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  • Not included: robotics, anatomical specimens & hotel accommodation
  • Registration to be made before December 1, 2026

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  • Not included: robotics, anatomical specimens & hotel accommodation
  • Registration to be made before June 28, 2026

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SAVE 20%

on 2027 courses

& an exclusive visit of IRCAD France

View terms of use
  • Valid for 2027 on-site courses
  • Non-nominative & subject to availabily
  • Not included: robotics, anatomical specimens & hotel accommodation
  • Registration to be made before December 1, 2026

Register at Karl Storz booth (M.50)

Karl Storz

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One day at IRCAD

Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest

The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute. Here is a non-exhaustive example of a day at IRCAD: it is only an example, the program varies from one specialty to another and will be detailed on each course page.

7:30am

Welcome

Start your day with a warm welcome from the IRCAD team. Our course coordinators, who have already guided you through every step before your arrival, are here to ensure a smooth and personalized experience.

Every year, more than 8,800 surgeons from around the world come to Strasbourg to train at IRCAD. Today, you are one of them.

Welcome

8:00am

Theorical session

In one of our state-of-the-art auditoriums, learn from the world’s leading experts. Through lectures and debates, participants gain valuable insights into the latest techniques and innovations.

Each session is chaired by international experts, with plenty of opportunities to interact, ask questions, and exchange experiences throughout the day.

Theorical sessions

10:00am

Live & pre-recorded operative demonstrations

Course participants will also have the opportunity to watch live operations performed by leading experts in many different specialties and from the best hospitals worldwide.

These operative demonstrations allow participants to follow real patient cases step by step and gain valuable advice from leading experts in the field.

Demonstrations

1:00pm

Lunch at IRCAD

Luncheons and coffee are available at the IRCAD cafeteria on the ground floor of the main building.

It will be a unique opportunity for you to chat with other course participants and experts, in a friendly atmosphere.

Lunch

2:00pm

Hands-on Training

The highlight of the day for many participants! Depending on the course selected, hands-on training takes place either in our experimental operating rooms equipped with the latest technologies across all surgical specialties, or on one of IRCAD’s dedicated robotic surgery platforms.

Working in pairs, participants are guided throughout the session by international experts who provide personalized coaching, practical tips, and real-time feedback, helping them refine their skills and gain confidence with every step of the procedure.

Hands-on

7:00pm

Dinner at Les Haras Brasserie

After a day of learning and practice, continue the experience in a more relaxed setting at Les Haras Brasserie, one of Strasbourg’s most iconic venues.

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with participants and international experts, exchange experiences, and expand your professional network.

Dinner at Haras
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COVID19: IRCAD sanitary measures & health pass

Please note that the IRCAD administrative board and staff are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in France. The health, safety, and well-being of our participants, experts and staff are our top priority!
Despite the current context, the IRCAD stands firmly by your side to help you acquire knowledge and skills. Come and join us !

We would like to draw your attention that the « Vaccine Pass » is now mandatory in France since end of January 2022 and replaces the former « Health Pass » to access places that are open to the public, such as cinemas, museums, cafés and restaurants, hotels as well as the IRCAD Institute which welcomes participants in the framework of its courses and seminars. Thus, a PCR test without vaccination is no longer sufficient to take part in our courses.

The vaccine pass includes a proof of the following (one of the 3 items is sufficient):

  • The vaccination certificate, proving that persons have a complete vaccination (as of January 15, 2022, all persons aged 18 and over must receive a booster dose no more than 7 months after their last injection or Covid infection to receive a valid vaccination pass. As of February 15, 2022, the time limits for keeping the pass will be reduced, you will have to do your booster dose 4 months and no longer 7 months after your 2nd dose to have a complete vaccine schedule and maintain a valid vaccine pass)
  • The result of a positive RT-PCR or antigenic test attesting to the recovery of Covid, more than 11 days and less than 4 months
  • The certificate of contraindication to vaccination

Further information about the new vaccine pass can be found at :

We very much hope to be able to count on your kind understanding of those rules which have been set by the French Government and which our Institute is required to apply