Congresses and Conferences

Dezember 8-12, 2025, Zurich&Hybrid

With over 1,500 participants across four locations, the Internal Medicine Update Refresher is one of the largest continuing education events for specialists in Internal Medicine in Switzerland. In five days, participants receive a structured and practice-oriented update on all key topics in Internal Medicine. Recognized by the SSA with 2 credits.

Cardiovascular Research Cluster

January 19, 2026, Bern

The Annual Meeting of the Cardiovascular Research Cluster Bern is designed for active cardiovascular researchers and clinicians in Bern, as well as members of partner programs and collaborators. The meeting is accredited by the SSA with 2 credits.

Cardiology Review Course Zurich

March 19–21, 2026

The Cardiology Review Course Zurich brings together cardiology specialists from across Switzerland. The program focuses on concise, practice-oriented updates on current developments in clinical cardiology. It offers an excellent opportunity for continuing education in cardiovascular medicine. The course is accredited with 8 SSA credits.

Endovascular Therapy of Peripheral Arterial Disease – Workshop 2026

April 29–30, 2026, Lucerne

This two-day workshop is designed for colleagues at the beginning of their interventional career. It combines a structured theoretical introduction with intensive, hands-on training using simulators and practical sessions in the catheter laboratory. Participants will work in small groups under expert supervision, focusing on endovascular techniques for the iliac and femoro-popliteal arteries. The program covers access techniques, device handling, procedural strategies, and management of complications. Led by Prof. Dr. Aljoscha Rastan and his team, the course offers an ideal balance of theory and practice in a supportive learning environment. The workshop is accredited with 12 SSA credits.

International Congresses

Advanced Vascular Conference 2026

April 27. – 29., 2026, Frankfurt

The Advanced Vascular Conference 2026 will mark the 5th anniversary, the program will include hands-on workshops, interactive case sessions, a “First at AVC” highlights track, updates in angiology, and an abstract session with publication opportunity.

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.