EndoSpine Academy: Basic Course 2026

16.03.2026
18.03.2026
13:30
16:00

The EndoSpine Academy, founded by leading international experts in endoscopic spine surgery, is dedicated to education, research, and the advancement of state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques.

The Basic Course 2026 is designed for certified orthopedic and neurosurgeons looking to start their journey in endoscopic spine surgery. The program combines simulator training, medial branch transection, transforaminal and interlaminar approaches, and complication management all under the guidance of renowned international faculty. The admission window is now open and will be closed by the end of November 2025.

  • Program

    Participants benefit from an interactive 3-day course that is divided in 5 blocks.

    Full Programm

  • Instructors

    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad

    Dr. med. Facundo van Isseldyk

    Dr. med. Sohrab Gollogly

    Dr. Saqib Hassan

    Prof. Dr. Moritz Deml

    PD Dr. med. José Spirig

    PD Dr. med. Christoph Laux

    Dr. med. Florian Wanivenhaus

  • Conditions
    • Board certification in orthopedics or neurosurgery required
    • Need to work as an active spine surgeon
  • Certification

    The course is accredited with 16 CME credits from both swiss orthopaedics and the Swiss Society for Neurosurgery (SGNC)

  • Course fee

    The 3-day 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.

Course supporters

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