The Swiss-MIS Masterclass in
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

A hands-on experience

We want you to apply for the famed Swiss-MIS 3-week masterclass in laparoscopic hernia repair. A unique opportunity for surgical training and inter-institutional networking. Two fellows will be selected and will rotate in 3 Swiss hospitals. The classes will be hosted by experienced laparoscopic surgeons.

The Swiss-MIS and the participating centers guarantee that the fellow will scrub in at least 4 hernia repairs per center: she/he assists the first one, and operates under assistance the other 3.

Travel and housing expenses are generously reimbursed by our sponsors through the Swiss-Mis for up to CHF 1’500/fellow.

The ideal fellow:

• is in a training program with career perspectives
• would like to improve in hernia surgery
• is interested in exchange and networking
• has already acquired a basic level in laparoscopy (at least 30 basic laparoscopic surgeries: appendectomies, cholecystectomies etc.)

Applications must be submitted exclusively via our new online tool: Application Tool

with the following documents:

• Motivation letter (state your future goals)
• CV (including publication list)
• Log book-catalogue
• Medical diploma and (if available) the diploma of your board certification
• Evidence of Swiss-MIS member-No
• Support letter from the head of your departement guaranteeing the permission of 3 weeks absence

Deadline is 30^th June 2025.

For questions or additional information on the Hernia Masterclass, please contact:

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. sc. nat. Joel Zindel
Oberarzt Viszerale Medizin
Inselspital, Bauchzentrum Bern
Freiburgstrasse
3010 Bern
+41 31 632 59 00
joel.zindel@insel.ch