The Geneva Temporal Bone Beginner Course is tailored to the needs of young ORL surgeons beginning with temporal bone surgery or a specific interest in advanced simulator training tools in this context.

The training features simulation-based training on virtual and 3D-printed temporal bone models on day 1 followed by a real temporal bone surgery on day 2. The course is 98% hands-on, with minimal theoretical content to let participants focus on skills. The theoretical content needed is offered online before the course, to prepare ahead and to enjoy practical training at max during the course.

Directed by Prof. Pascal Senn, this 2-day training also welcomes a Danish ORL delegation headed by Prof. Mads Sorensen (from Copenhagen) who not only have developed the Visible Ear Simulator and a dedicated national course in Denmark, but also methods to objectively measure the learning effects and didactic outcome of simulation-based training. Other experienced otologists will be attending the course as faculty members.

Objectives

• Temporal bone anatomy
• Basic surgical techniques in otology
• Basics on simulation-based ear surgery training

Accreditation

An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event

Programme

Monday 19.01.2026: Practical workshop day on simulators & dry bones

8:30 - Welcome coffee / registration

8:45 - Course introduction - all faculty

9:00-9:30 - Basics of temporal bone drilling - all faculty

9:30-12:30 - Simulator & 3D printed bone workshop Part 1 - all faculty

12:30-13:30 - Lunch

13:30-16:30 - Simulator & 3D printed bone workshop Part 2 - all faculty

16:30-17:00 - Debrief (auto-évaluation / group discussion)

Tuesday 20.01.2026: Practical workshop day on anatomical specimens

8:30 - Welcome coffee / registration

8:45 - Course introduction - all faculty

9:00-9:30 - Soft tissue approaches - all faculty

9:30-12:30 - Temporal Bone dissection Part 1 - all faculty

12:30-13:30 - Lunch

13:30-16:30 - Temporal Bone dissection Part 2 - all faculty

16:30-17:00 - Debrief & Certifications

Course brochure

In progress