Congresses and Conferences
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.
May 8, 2026, Biel
Following the success in 2025, the SSA will once again host the Angiology Day 2026 under the motto “by us, for us, just us”. The one-day meeting will take place on 8 May 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00, at the Volkshaus Biel/Bienne and will cover a broad range of scientific and clinical topics, complemented by political and economic perspectives relevant to angiology. The event is accredited with 7 SSA credits.
June 8, 2026, Fribourg
The 4th Joint Congress of the Swiss Societies for Wound Care brings together professionals from clinical practice and research to discuss the latest developments in wound management and oedema care. The focus is on current advancements, hands-on workshops, and interdisciplinary exchange – all aimed at improving effectiveness in patient care. The congress is accredited with 7 SGA credits.
Update Refresher: General Internal Medicine – Focus on Internal Medicine
June 22–26, 2026, Zurich
Refresher Zurich 2026 offers a compact update in General Internal Medicine with practice-oriented focuses on cardiology, neurology, and hemato-oncology. Look forward to current case studies, new therapeutic approaches, and interactive workshops to deepen your diagnostic skills. Take advantage of this training for a solid knowledge update and professional exchange in everyday clinical practice. The refresher is accredited with 2 SGA credits.
Ultrasound – SGUM Congress 2026
June 25–27, 2026, Davos
The SGUM Congress Davos 2026 program offers a diverse mix of up-to-date lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive ultrasound courses. It focuses on clinically relevant topics from various disciplines and emphasizes the direct transfer into everyday medical practice, complemented by in-depth exchange with leading experts. The congress is accredited with 6 SGA credits.
8th Swiss Lymph Symposium – The Spectrum of Lymphology
September 19, 2026, Zurich
The 8th Swiss Lymph Symposium in Zurich focuses on the new S3 guideline on lymphedema, offering practical insights into diagnostics, therapy, and patient care across the entire treatment pathway. Engage in discussions on current developments in lower limb edema as well as specific aspects of lymphology in children and vascular malformations. The symposium is accredited with 6 SGA credits.
Endovascular Therapy of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Advanced-level Course
October 21-22, 2026, Lucerne
This advanced hands-on workshop is designed for experienced interventional physicians aiming to refine their skills in endovascular therapy for complex iliac and femoro-popliteal disease. Small-group catheter-lab training focuses on advanced techniques, device selection, and challenging anatomical scenarios. The workshop is accredited by the SSA with 12 CME credits.
Forum Vasculaire 2026 – Update on the Management of Varicose Veins
November 13, 2026, Genève
A focused one-day meeting featuring international experts on venous ulcers and varicose veins, with special attention to women’s vascular health, pelvic venous disease, pregnancy, and recurrent varices. The meeting is accredited with 8 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
Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine of Inselspital Bern
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | Every Thursday, 07:45 a.m. | Online via Zoom
The Grand Rounds in Cardiovascular Medicine are a weekly, interdisciplinary continuing education program of the Medizinbereich Herz Gefäss at Inselspital Bern. From January to December 2026, current topics in cardiovascular medicine are presented and critically discussed every Thursday at 07:45 a.m. National and international experts share the latest insights from cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular medicine, and related disciplines. Each session is accredited with 1 SSA credit.