Congresses and Conferences
October 22, 2024, Zurich
Modern wound dressings play a central role in today's wound care. The Lunch & Learn session on wound care offers valuable insights into the correct selection and application of wound dressings. The SSA has accredited the event with 1 credit.
November 6-8, 2024, Basel
The 24th Union Conference of the Swiss Societies for Vascular Diseases will take place from November 6-8, 2024. The SSA certifies 16 credits for the USGG congress 2024.
Internal Medicine Update Refresher
November 5-9, 2024, Lausanne
The Internal Medicine Update Refresher will present latest treatment and diagnostic guidelines in internal medicine by specialists in small modules lasting 30 to 40 minutes. Accordingly, particular emphasis is placed on practical relevance. The speakers are experienced experts with proven experience in their field. They come from recognized hospitals such as the CHUV, Unisanté, HUG or HFR. The Refresher is accredited by SSA with 2 credits.
November 21, 2024, Baden-Dättwil
The thematic focus of this course will be updates on «creepy findings» such as ulcers, abscesses, endocarditis and gangrene, as well as on PCSK9 inhibitors. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with your colleagues. The event was accredited with 3 credits from the SSA.
November 27, 2024, Baden
This workshop teaches the basics of the indication and treatment strategy for venous insufficiency using radiofrequency technology and foam sclerotherapy. It is accredited with 6 SSA credits.
November 28, 2024, Geneva
This year's event will be even more dynamic and informative, with three main themes covering various crucial aspects of venous pathology. The first theme will deal with the small saphenous vein. Next, the congress will explore pelvic and pelvic-related varicose veins. Finally, the experts will dedicate a session to aesthetics and lipoedema, recognizing the growing importance of these aspects in daily practice. The SSA has accredited the congress with 7 credits.
Vascular Medicine Symposium 2024
November 28, 2024, Bern
The event offers comprehensive insights into the following topics, among others: Erectile dysfunction, peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD), pelvic congestion syndrome, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), mixed leg ulcers and wound treatment. The SSA has accredited the symposium with 7 credits.
Workshop complementary of techniques
November 30, 2024, Geneva
This workshop covers thermal endovenous treatment, echo sclerotherapy foam therapy, sclerotherapy and phlebectomies. The event is accredited with 9 credits.
A Workshop or beginners: Endovascular Therapy of peripheral arterial disease
January 8-9, 2025, Lucerne
In addition to conservative and surgical options, endovascular therapy is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This workshop is aimed at colleagues who are at the beginning of their interventional training. Accompanied by a theoretical part, the focus is on working together on simulators and in the catheter laboratory. The event was accredited by the SGA with 12 credits.
February 15-16, 2025, Online
The 16th Angio Update will take place on February 14 and 15, 2025 and will present the most important innovations in angiology from a year of clinical research. A team of proven experts will select, present and comment on the most important published results of clinical studies from the previous year in the field of angiology. The studies presented are evaluated in particular with regard to the consequences for everyday practice and clinical practice. The SSA is once again taking over the chairmanship.
Annual congress of the European Society of Vascular Medicine (ESVM)
April 3-5, 2025 Bergamo, Italy
ESVM 2025 aims to provide again a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge insights and discoveries in vascular medicine, offering a unique opportunity to
delve into the latest advancements and trends. Renowned experts in the field will share their knowledge and expertise through captivating talks, fostering an environment of intellectual stimulation and professional growth.
April 4-5, 2025, Zurich
During the CBL Seminar in Zurich, you will be taken on an intensive expert interaction journey through treatment concept of defined locations of the organ Aorta by addressing both open surgery and endovascular therapy. The Seminar was accredited by SSA with 15 Credits.
Ongoing National Education Programs
Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine
January 1, until December 31, 2024, Bern Inselspital
The Inselspital Bern conducts weekly Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine, which take place every Thursday at 7.45 am online via Zoom. The events are accredited for 1 CME SSA each.
Regular, interdisciplinary further training in »Vascular medicine»
January 1, until December 31, 2024, Vasc Alliance AG, Hirslanden Clinic Bern
The Vasc Alliance AG, Hirslanden Klinik Bern organizes regular, interdisciplinary training courses in vascular medicine, which take place every first Wednesday of the month from 12.30-13.15 at the Rodt House at the Beau-Site Clinic. The sessions are accredited for 1 CME SSA each.
Further national and international congresses
Orthotopic Aortic Repair Of Native And Prosthetic Aortic Infection Using Bovine Pericardium
Online-Course 2024
Explore the dynamic area of aortic infections and graft treatments, highlighting the innovative use of bovine pericardial patches in constructing tube grafts for aortic replacement in infections. The Course is accredited by the SSA with 1 Credit.
December 7, 2024, Hamburg
The 2024 event is all about critical circulatory disorders, acute and chronic. The focus will be on the various sub-areas of vascular medicine. In all vascular regions from head to toe, threatening circulatory disorders can occur, resulting in various interventional and/or surgical vascular therapies, always with the aim of preserving organs or extremities. The SSA has accredited the Hamburg Vascular Day 2024 with 6 credits.