The Swiss-MIS Masterclass in Robotic Surgery

A hands-on experience 

In tradition of the much appreciated hands-on Masterclasses of the Swiss-MIS, we are organising in 2025 a Masterclass in Robotic Surgery for the third time in collaboration with Intuitive Inc. we launch this year a new Masterclass in robotic surgery.

The selected fellow will go through an accelerated Academic Curriculum Framework with earning a Certificate of Training Equivalency as a final step.

We offer a Robotic Masterclass for 4 candidates with a Da Vinci training program in 4 Phases:

Phase 1: Introduction to da Vinci surgical systems outside the OR (online training, procedure review, online assessment and SimNow)
Phase 2: Da Vinci skills drills training (Wet lab da Vinci system skills practicum, SimNow and da Vinci case observation (at your hospital)
Phase 3: Intraoperative and advanced skills application (advanced instrument online course, da Vinci system skills practicum suturing topics, SimNow and procedure performance as bedside assistant)
Phase 4: Participation in cases with da Vinci system (Training Equivalency Certificate Pathway)
(min. 20 cases of primary console surgeons and min. 10 cases as primary bedside assistant, as well as letter of verification of da Vinci system training and procedures completed from chief of surgery)

The ideal candidate works in a hospital where a Da Vinci® system is available, will be part of the local robotic surgery program and is supported by the chief of surgery for the Masterclass. 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.

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

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)
  • Medical diploma and (if available) the diploma of your board certification
  • Letter from chief of surgery 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 will have the necessary surgical in-house expertise and support to perform robotic procedures as primary console surgeon or bedside assistant
  • Swiss-MIS membership (or application for)


For any further information contact Dr. Heidi Misteli
at T +41 44 911 14 11
or write an E-Mail.

Deadline is 30th June 2025.