Congresses and Conferences
April 29, 2025, KKL Luzern
The aim of this event, which is being held for the 19th time, is to provide practice-oriented and interactive training on the topic of interprofessional wound management. Wound treatment has undergone major developments in recent years. As part of the 19th Lucerne Wound Day, we would once again like to present individual aspects of modern wound treatment and new materials as well as highlight new methods. The Lucerne Wound Day is accredited with 6 SSA credits.
May 9, 2025, Sargans
The Angiology Day adds value to the annual union meeting by offering an innovative new format. Engage in direct discussions with renowned speakers and colleagues on current guidelines, ask critical questions about practical applications, and participate in shaping your daily work. The goal of Angiology Day 2025 is to enrich your daily practice in angiology and provide new perspectives on political and economic challenges, such as tariffs, certifications, and the future of the field. The Angiology Day 2025 is approved with 7 SSA credits.
General Internal Medicine Update Refresher Zurich
May 12 - 16, 2025, Zurich, Hybrid
The General Internal Medicine Update Refresher offers a structured and practice-oriented update on all relevant topics of general internal medicine in 5 days. The refresher was recognized with 2 SSA credits.
17th Annual Congress of SAfW-R: Venous Ulcers, to Hell with Varicose Veins
May 15, 2025, Morges
The 17th Annual Congress of SAfW-R will be held on the theme “Venous Ulcers, to Hell with Varicose Veins” in Morges. The main topics will include: the clinical aspects and pathophysiology of venous ulcers, the assessment and surgical treatment of venous ulcers, the differential diagnosis of venous ulcers, compressive therapy, and patient therapeutic education. Practical workshops will focus on basic short-stretch compression bandaging, with an in-depth theoretical approach. The congress is accredited for 6 credits by the SSA.
Lunch & Learn: Causes of chronic wounds
May 21, 2025, USZ Zurich
The upcoming Lunch & Learn at the USZ is dedicated to the topic of “Chronic wounds - recognizing and treating causes”. This training course will highlight the most important causes of chronic wounds: arterial and venous circulatory disorders, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers and less common causes of wounds, the recognition of which can be crucial for the healing process. The event is recognized with 1 SSA credit.
Workshop – Endovascular Therapy of peripheral arterial disease
June 4-5, 2025, Lucerne
This workshop is aimed at angiologists and other vascucular specialists 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 workshop is accredited with 12 credits by the SSA.
General Internal Medicine Update Refresher Zurich
June 23-27, 2025, Zurich
The General Internal Medicine Update Refresher offers a structured and practice-oriented update on all relevant topics of general internal medicine in 5 days. The refresher was recognized with 2 SSA credits.
September 13, 2025, Zurich
The seventh Swiss Lymph Symposium is dedicated to the topic of breast cancer and secondary arm lymphoedema: This includes current findings from research and practice, standards in medicine and therapy for breast cancer as well as the early detection and diagnosis of arm lymphoedema and its patient-specific therapy options - both conservative and surgical. The event was recognized with 6 SSA credits.
Trinational Conference | Union Conference 2025
October 22-25, 2025, KKL Lucerne
The joint congress of the German-speaking Societies for Vascular Surgery and the Union of Swiss Societies for Vascular Diseases will focus on the importance of vascular diseases, their impact on patients' quality of life and the associated burden on healthcare systems. Advances in the various medical disciplines, medical technology and pharmaceuticals are opening up various treatment options - from lifestyle changes to complex interventions and operations. The international, interdisciplinary and interprofessional congress provides an ideal platform for discussing advances in vascular medicine, forming networks between service providers and developing strategies for overcoming new challenges. The congress is recognized by the SSA with 24 credits.
Summer Schools 2025
11th Vascular Summer School of the DGA together with the ÖGIA, SGA and ESVM
June 13–15, 2025 · Collegium Glashütten, Taunus
The 11th Vascular Summer School takes place from June 13th to 15th, 2025 in Glashütten in the area of Taunus, Germany. It is organized by the Forum of Young Angiologists and hosted jointly with the Commission of Research, Teaching, and the Promotion of Young Talents of the German Society of Angiology (DGA). This year, we are again supported by angiologists from Switzerland and Austria, as well as, for the first time, by the European Society of Vascular Medicine. Vascular networking does not stop at national borders.
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.
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.