Motto. Guardians of the Scalpel: Securing Excellence, emphasises our commitment to skill mastery, mentorship and leadership, innovation and best practices, ethical and patient-centred care, resilience and adaptability. Join us in upholding the highest standards of surgical care and collectively shaping the future of our profession.
Early Bird – Final Call. Take advantage of the Early-Bird rates for congress passes until 7 April 2025. Save up to 40% on your congress registration by securing your spot today. Visit the congress website to register and make the most of this opportunity. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news, programme highlights and social activities.
Continuing Education Credits. The organisers of the SCS Annual Meeting 2025 have submitted accreditation requests to the following Swiss medical societies: SGC, SGG, SGH, SGKC, SGT, SGNOR, SGPMR, Swiss Orthopaedics, and Swiss Plastic Surgery. Once the accreditation process is complete, the approved credit allocations will be announced accordingly.
Course Day. The traditional Course Day will take place on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, preceding the two-day Annual Meeting. Designed for the next generation of surgical leaders, this event provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise, refine skills and advance education through a diverse selection of courses.
What to expect?
– Hands-on courses and surgical training with renowned experts
– Interactive workshops focused on key aspects of the Core Surgical Curriculum (CSC)
Register now for your preferred courses via the congress website. Please note that most courses have limited availability, and two courses are already fully booked! Secure your place now to participate in the courses of your choice.
Abstracts. A total of 394 abstracts have been submitted. Thank you for your contributions to the scientific programme. All abstracts are currently being carefully reviewed by our experts. Authors may now check whether their work has been selected for presentation as a video, free communication, or visual abstract. The final allocation is now available online!
Guest Society. For the first time, the SCS and its basic organisations will welcome a guest society to the SCS Annual Meeting. We are thrilled to host Swiss Plastic Surgery (SPS) at the SCS Annual Meeting 2025. A joint session between the SCS and the SPS will provide valuable insights into collaborative expertise – do not miss this session!
Scientific Programme. We are delighted to announce that the Preliminary Programme is now available. The SCS Annual Meeting 2025 promises three days filled with innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Explore the diverse scientific and social programme and start planning your personalised congress experience today!
Scientific Highlights
SCS – Guardians of the Scalpel: Securing Excellence – When Technology complements Surgery
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 13:30 – 15:00, Auditorium B
BJS Session – Cultivating Excellence: A Fireside Chat with Rebecca Kraus and Ellen Petry Leanse
Friday, 23 May 2025, 12:30 – 14:00, Auditorium
Residents Training – An International Comparison with the Swiss System
Friday, 23 May 2025, 08:00 – 09:30, Auditorium B
EPAs – Train the Trainers
Friday, 23 May 2025, 10:00 – 11:30, Room 4A
This hands-on workshop is designed to equip specialist surgeons with essential tools for enhancing the training of young surgeons in the operating theatre. The focus will be on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), competency-based education, procedural training, and delivering effective feedback. Participation in the webinars on 7 & 14 May is mandatory for attendance at the final session during the SCS Annual Meeting 2025. Sign up now!
Find the full programme on the congress website. Use the filters to browse sessions by course, main session, social programme or by basic organisation if you are interested in a specific surgical field.
Social Programme. The SCS Welcome Reception will take place on Wednesday after the Course Day in the industry exhibition area. Enjoy refreshing beverages and snacks before the Champions Leagues kick-off. After the match, the SGC warmly invites you to the SGC-Event in the Foyer Cloud of the STCC, an informal get-together open to all congress participants, accompanied by an “apéro dînatoire”.
Start Thursday on the right note with the SCS Run - open to all fitness levels. Register for all three free events on the congress website when booking your congress pass.
Surgeons’ Night. Step into the rich history of the Olympic Games! The SCS Surgeons’ Night will be held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne on Thursday, 22 May 2025. The Olympic Museum will open exclusively for our guests, offering a unique journey through ancient and modern Olympics history.
During the evening:
– The prestigious SCS Awards will be presented
– Enjoy a standing and seated dinner
– Dance into the late hours with a DJ set and breathtaking views of Lake Geneva
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