Congresses and Conferences
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 pracAt LINC, innovation is experienced in real time. Global leaders connect, learn from live procedures, and take home insights they can apply immediately.
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.
LINC Leipzig Interventional Course 2026
January 27–30, 2026, Leipzig
At LINC, innovation is experienced in real time. Global leaders connect, learn from live procedures, and take home insights they can apply immediately. From 27–30 January 2026, specialists from around the world will gather in Leipzig for cutting-edge discussions, pioneering presentations, and hands-on training. Accredited with 28 SSA 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.
April 10–11, 2026, Venice
The Vein in Venice Symposium brings together international experts, innovators, and clinicians to explore the latest advances in vein health through keynote lectures, dynamic panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. The congress is accredited with 15 SSA credits.
April 28, 2026, Lucerne
The 20th Lucerne Wound Day offers a practice-oriented and interactive continuing education programme on interprofessional wound management. The event is aimed at nursing professionals, physicians, wound care specialists, nursing experts and other interested healthcare professionals, and is accredited with 7 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.