Resident Curriculum 2025: Approaches to the forearm, elbow & wrist

11.11.2025
11.11.2025
17:15
19:30

This access course focuses on the palmar approaches to the forearm, medial approaches to the elbow, and wrist approaches . Participants will learn and practice key surgical techniques for safe exposure and navigation of these critical anatomical areas, focusing on incision, tissue handling, and access to underlying structures. With hands-on training on real specimens, residents will refine their skills in performing these approaches, ensuring precision and minimizing complications in upper extremity surgeries.

To support their preparation, participants gain access to the Augmedi E-Learning platform upon registration. With photorealistic 3D models and an AI-driven learning engine, they can deepen their anatomical knowledge and track their progress before the hands-on sessions.

  • Program

    17.15 – 17:30: Arrival & Registration 

    17:30 – 19:30: Hands-on Training

    19:30: End of Course

     

    Resident Course Program 2025

  • Instructors

    Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Schweizer

    PD Dr. med. Lisa Reissner

    Dr. med. Mauro Maniglio

    Dr. med. Andreas Weber

  • Conditions
    • Orthopaedic resident at a Swiss hospital
    • Course fees must be paid before the start of the course
  • Certification

    20 ECTS accredited by the Swiss Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (swiss orthopeadics) if 90% of all access courses have been completed.

  • Course fee
    • Fixed fee of CHF 1'080.- for all 10 access course units for residents from a Zurich hospital
    • Fixed fee of CHF 2'160.- for all 10 access course units for residents from a hospital outside of the Canton of Zurich

Course supporters

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