Basic Course 2026

Participants benefit from an interactive course that is divided in 5 blocks.

• Course date:

  • Pre-course: 16 March 2026, afternoon

  • Main Course: 17 - 18 March 2026

• Location: Operating Room X, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

• Price: The course costs CHF 2’800 which includes the following:

  • Pre-course for guided simulator training

  • Participation in all lectures and hands-on workshops with specimen

  • Access to education material (step-by-step video guides, research collection, printed checklists, classifications)

  • Food & Beverage (e.g. coffee breaks, lunch, networking dinner). Travel and accommodation not included.

• CME Credits: 32

  • Swiss Orthopaedics: 16 Credits,

  • SGNC: 16 Credits

This course is limited to a certain number of participants. Consequently, an admission process is necessary. This process takes into account geographical fairness and an adequate mix of experience levels within the group.

Requirements: Board certification in orthopedics or neurosurgery, active spine surgeon

The application window is open until end of November 2025.

After the application window has closed, our team will get in touch with you via email shortly.

You will then receive a registration link for the course if you are selected. If you were not selected, we will keep your application for future considerations.

Cancellations up until end of 15 February 2026 will be fully refunded. Cancellations after 15 February 2026 will not be refunded.