The Swiss-MIS Masterclass in Robotic Surgery

A hands-on experience 

The selected fellow will go through an accelerated multi­modal training program that takes her/him step to step from the level of inexperience to performing hands on robotic surgery with a specialist surgeon.

We offer for 3 candidates a Masterclass with 4 consecutive training modules:

1. online course Intuitive Learning, approx. 3-4 hrs
2. onsite (at your hospital) training with Intuitive
   a. Technical system-training, approx. 6 hrs
   b. SimNow simulation skills, >30 hrs
3. Wet lab training module with proctor in Bern (date to be announced soon)
4. 2-3 days of hands on surgery (double console with proctor)

The ideal candidate works in a hospital where a Da Vinci^® system is /will be soon available, and will be part of the local robotic surgery program. He/she must have at least 3 years of surgical training and experience in laparoscopy (>30 cholecystectomies, >15 laparoscopic hernia surgeries). The clinic must also have access to a da Vinci simulator to allow for practice sessions as part of the preparation work.

Applications should be submitted to:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Letter from medical director testifying that
  • You can leave the clinic for the required 2+3 days of training
  • You will be part of the local robotic surgery program
  • You have the necessary surgical experience to perform a cholecystectomy / laparoscopic hernia repair autonomously
• Swiss-MIS membership (or application for)

Travel and housing expenses are reimbursed by the Swiss-MIS for up to CHF 1’500/ fellow.

Applications should be submitted to
PD med. Dr. Heidi Misteli
Chirurgie
Spital Uster
Brunnenstrasse 42
8610 Uster

Deadline is 30^th June 2025.

For any further information contact Dr. Heidi Misteli at
T +41 44 911 14 35 or write an e-mail