Swiss Young Neurosurgeons Society

Founded in 2008, the Swiss Young Neurosurgeons Society (SYNS) is a community dedicated to lifelong teaching and learning. We provide affordable courses organized by residents for residents, fostering a unique spirit of collaboration. 

In 2024, SYNS continues to thrive as a platform for exchanging experiences, representing members’ interests, and advancing neurosurgical training. We invite you to explore our website, learn about our activities, and join us in advancing neurosurgical training and collaboration!

NEWS

Welcome to Our New Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website, created to enhance your experience and provide you with the latest information about the Swiss Young Neurosurgeons Society (SYNS).

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SYNS Cervical Spine Course in Geneva

The course is a cadaver lab designed for young and advanced residents who want to learn and practice cervical spine surgery.

There will be 4 stations with 12 participants and everyone will have the possibility to practice.

You will have also the opportunity to discover a wonderful internation city as Geneva is.

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SYNS Symposium Spine in Nottwil

The annual meeting is intended to provide a platform for teaching and exchange for residents as well as young consultants from Switzerland and abroad.

This year's symposium will extensively cover the whole spectrum of spine surgery, and is to be held on September 27th - 29th, 2024, at the The Swiss Paraplegic Centre (SPC), Nottwil and in Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee.

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EVENTS

5th SFCNS Summer School | Advances in Clinics and Neuroimaging

23.08. bis 24.08.2024

 | Inselspital, Freiburgstrasse 20, 3010 Bern

It is our great pleasure to cordially invite you to the 5th edition of the SFCNS Summer School – Advances in Clinics and Neuroimaging. The event will take place on August 23-24, 2024 at the Inselspital in Bern.

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Craniotomy Course 2024

10.10., 08:00 Uhr bis 11.10.2024, 16:00 Uhr

 | Institut für Anatomie, Baltzerstrasse 2, 3012 Bern

Which approach? Neurosurgical supra- and infratentorial approaches: Anatomy, Landmarks, Hands-on sessions at the 10th SYNS Craniotomy Course in Bern.

Cervical Spine Course 2024

18.11. bis 19.11.2024

 | SFITS, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Genève

The cervical spine course will take place in Geneva, at Swiss Foundation for Innovation and Training in Surgery (SFITS), a modern lab created for surgical training, research and innovation. The course is a cadaver lab designed for young and advanced residents who want to learn and practice cervical spine surgery.

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SFCNS Swiss Brain Health Plan Stakeholder Meeting

05.12.2024

 | Kunsthaus Zürich Chipperfield-Bau Heimplatz 5 8001 Zürich

The Swiss Brain Health Plan will be developed further by SFCNS as it involves many specialties of the neuro field. The goal of the Kick-Off Meeting is information and awareness creation among all stakeholders i.e. politics, hospitals, patient organizations, researchers, insurances, companies and finally the public. The second Swiss Brain Health Plan Stakeholder Meeting will take place on December 5 at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern. Reserve the date today!

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