Congresses and Conferences
September 25, 2025, Zurich
This year's SAfW Symposium, with the motto “Hau(p)tsache”, includes topics from head to toe and those that get under the skin. It covers areas of dermatosurgery, dermatotoxicology and psychodermatology. The symposium is recognized with 5 SSA credits.
Lucerne Hypertension Afternoon
September 25, 2025, Lucerne
This year’s Lucerne Hypertension Afternoon will focus on identifying when – and in which patients – specific diagnostics and treatments are warranted for arterial hypertension. The event is accredited with 2 SSA credits.
Hands-on-Workshop on Venous Disease
October 2-4, 2025, Baden
Discover the latest in venous disease management at HOW 2025! Join top international experts for cutting-edge lectures, hands-on workshops, and live demonstrations covering CVD, thromboembolism, sclerotherapy, ulcer care, lymphoedema, and more. The workshop has been accredited with 12 SSA-Credits.
October 21, 2025 – Burgdorf
The Vascular Medicine 2025 training event focuses on modern therapies for angiological diseases. The event has been accredited with 2 SSA credits.
Trinational Conference | Union Conference 2025
October 22-25, 2025, KKL Lucerne
The joint congress of the German-speaking Societies for Vascular Surgery and the Union of Swiss Societies for Vascular Diseases will focus on the importance of vascular diseases, their impact on patients' quality of life and the associated burden on healthcare systems. Advances in the various medical disciplines, medical technology and pharmaceuticals are opening up various treatment options - from lifestyle changes to complex interventions and operations. The international, interdisciplinary and interprofessional congress provides an ideal platform for discussing advances in vascular medicine, forming networks between service providers and developing strategies for overcoming new challenges. The congress is recognized by the SSA with 24 credits.
Tri-National Ultrasound Meeting 2025
October 29–31, 2025, Davos
Davos becomes the center of German-speaking ultrasound medicine as the largest ultrasound congress in the D-A-CH region returns – bringing together top experts, clinicians, and emerging talents from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Organized by SGUM, DEGUM, and ÖGUM – for excellence, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in sonography, Experience more than 100 high-quality refresher and hands-on sessions, scientific presentations, and innovative learning formats. Participation onsite or online – with full access to all content for one year. Accredited with 24 credits by the SSA.
25th Zurich Heart Course – Cardiology Today
November 6, 2025
This year’s Heart Course is once again structured around various current hot topics in cardiology, providing an end-of-year update on the most important issues and recent developments in the field.
The course is accredited with 4 SSA credits.
3rd Geneva Vascular Forum 2025
November 7, 2025, Geneve
The third edition of the Geneva Vascular Forum will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025. This year, the number three has a special meaning: three editions and, above all, three main topics carefully selected to meet the current challenges of our daily practice.
The meeting will start with the anterior saphenous vein of the thigh, an important topic in the treatment of recurrences, an area where the need is still highly underestimated. Finally, the meeting will focus on aesthetics, compression and lymphoedema. The event is recognized with 6 SSA credits.
International Congresses
September 18 – 20, 2025, Leipzig
The 54th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Angiology – Society for Vascular Medicine and the 9th DGA Interventions Congress focus on the current challenges of vascular medicine in the context of the hospital reform. Key issues include increasing patient complexity, the insufficient reimbursement of complex interventions, and the treatment of large wounds – all against the backdrop of the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals.
Ongoing National Education Programs
Vascular Medicine Update at USZ
January 1, until December 31, 2025, Online via Teams
Join the annual training program of the Department of Angiology at the USZ. The advanced training in vascular medicine with national and international experts takes place every Mondays 17.30-18.30 online via TEAMS (lecture will be recorded). The lectures are in English, if not otherwise specified. Each lecture will count for one CME point from SSA.
Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine
January 1, until December 31, 2025, Bern Inselspital Online
The Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine are offered by the University Clinic for Cardiology at Inselspital Bern as a year-round continuing education program. This university continuing education program takes place every Thursday at 7.45 - 8.30 a.m. online via Zoom. The courses are accredited with 1 credit each by the SSA.