Congresses and Conferences
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.
Symposium Vascular Medicine 2025 Bernoise
November 6, 2025, Bern
The Bern Symposium on Vascular Medicine 2025 presents a diverse program featuring national and international experts from various disciplines. The focus will be on the latest developments and treatment approaches in vascular medicine, covering the topics of aorta, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), arterial embolization, and «challenging cases» in both the arterial and venous fields. The event is accredited by the SSA with 7 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.
Workshop «Complementarity of Techniques»
November 8, 2025 , Geneva
This hands-on workshop focuses on the complementary use of endovenous thermal treatment, foam and liquid sclerotherapy, aesthetic sclerotherapy, and phlebectomies. Participants will rotate through expert-led sessions with live demonstrations and supervised patient treatments, emphasizing best practices and safety. The program includes interactive modules on perforator vein management, compression techniques, and foam sclerotherapy, with contributions from leading international specialists. The workshop is accredited with 9 SSA credits.
November 28 – 30, 2025
Scientific evidence, new ideas, social commitment, and collaborative projects – join a vibrant and active lab shaping strong European and international vascular collaboration. A place to expand knowledge, connect, and bring science into life and society.
SSA accredited with 21 credits (6/10/5).
Internal Medicine Update Refresher Lausanne
December 2-6, 2025, Lausanne
Stay up to date with the latest developments in Internal Medicine: Leading experts from across Switzerland will provide concise, practice-oriented updates covering cardiology, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, infectiology, pneumology, geriatrics, rheumatology, haematology–oncology, and more. Interactive case discussions, lunch symposia and workshops round off the comprehensive program. Accredited with 2 SSA credits.
First Ticino Symposium of Angiology
December 4, 2025, Bellinzona
This day is dedicated to networking among professionals and is open to doctors, angiologists, physiotherapists, specialized nurses, orthopedic technicians, lymph therapists, and other healthcare professionals who wish to receive training and who are involved in the treatment of vascular diseases in the Canton of Ticino, as well as interested and affected individuals. Accredited with 6 SSA credits.
Innere Medizin Update Refresher
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.
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.