SYNS Courses

The SYNS offers up to four annual training courses and serves as an open platform for resident doctors to exchange experiences and represent their interests at national and international levels.

New Courses 2026

Register for open courses by using the registration form at the bottom of the page. 

23. - 24.10.2026: 12th SYNS Craniotomy Course

Hands-on cadaver workshop for Neurosurgery Residents on 23.10.24 and 24.10.2026 in Bern.

Venue: Institut für Anatomie, Baltzerstrasse 2, 3012 Bern

Participants: Places are limited to 20 participants

Fee: CHF 750.- full course

Included in the fee: participation in theoretical part and practical hands-on course, material including a 3D skull model and social dinner on October 25th. 

Contact: staffsynsnoSpam@gmail.noSpamcom

NOTE: the full course attendance will provide the participants with CME Credits from the Swiss Society of Neurosurgery (SGNC) 

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Symposium 2026

Focused talks on fundamentals of up-to-date spine surgery for residents and young consultants, explained by a top-class faculty.

Join us for the SYNS Vascular Symposium 2026 – Focus on Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery!

We are delighted to invite neurosurgical residents and young consultants to the next edition of the SYNS Vascular Symposium, an international educational meeting dedicated to learning, discussion, and multidisciplinary exchange in vascular neurosurgery.

This year’s theme: Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neurovascular Management – from Decision Making to Real Clinical Practice

Held from September 25th to 27th, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Hotel de la Paix Lugano, the symposium will gather leading neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists and international vascular specialists for three days of highly interactive education. It is specifically designed to encourage active participation, critical thinking, and practical learning through open discussion and exchange of experience between faculty and participants.

What to Expect:

  • High-level lectures by renowned vascular neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists
  • Interactive debates on real clinical cases
  • Multidisciplinary discussions between surgical and endovascular approaches
  • Case-based sessions focused on aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas, stroke, and vascular bypasses
  • Practical tips and decision-making strategies from experienced faculty
  • Direct interaction with experts in a dynamic and educational environment
  • A mock exam session dedicated to young neurosurgeons preparing for board examinations

Young Neurosurgeons Abstract Contest 2026

Young neurosurgeons and residents are invited to submit their vascular neurosurgery abstracts and present their work during a dedicated interactive session. The best presentation will be awarded with the “Best Abstract SYNS Vascular Symposium 2026” prize, selected by the faculty panel.


  • Date: 25. - 27.09.2026
  • Location: Hotel de la Paix, Via Giuseppe Cattori 18, 6900 Lugano
  • Fee: CHF 500.-, including the congress and worshops, two nights in double room, dinners and lunches
  • Target Audience: Neurosurgery Residents and Attendings
  • Registration deadline: September 10th, 2026
  • Contact: staffsyns@gmail.com

The full course attendance will provide the participants with CME Credits from the Swiss Society of Neurosurgery (SGNC) and is considered for FMH.

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Cancellation policy


  • Up to 6 weeks before the start of the course: 100% refund
  • Up to 4 weeks before the start of the course: 50% refund
  • Less than 4 weeks before the start of the course: no refund