Participants benefit from an interactive 3-day course that is divided in 5 blocks.
EndoSpine Academy: Basic Course 2026
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.
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Program
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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
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Conditions
- Board certification in orthopedics or neurosurgery required
- Need to work as an active spine surgeon
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Certification
The course is accredited with 16 CME credits from both swiss orthopaedics and the Swiss Society for Neurosurgery (SGNC)
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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.
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