The SICOT Education Academy serves as the driving force behind the Society’s educational mission, bringing together a wide range of programmes and initiatives dedicated to advancing orthopaedic and trauma education worldwide. Established to consolidate and coordinate SICOT’s educational activities, the Academy promotes collaboration, innovation, and excellence in learning across all stages of professional development.
Guided by SICOT’s philosophy that orthopaedic education should be accessible, relevant, and available to surgeons regardless of their background, culture, or resources, the Education Academy develops and oversees a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities. These include courses, fellowships, virtual training programmes, educational events, e-learning initiatives, awards, and congress-related educational activities designed to support lifelong learning and professional growth.
Through its committees, faculty, and global network of experts, the Education Academy strives to enhance knowledge, develop surgical skills, encourage international collaboration, and improve patient care. By providing high-quality educational resources and opportunities to orthopaedic surgeons and trainees around the world, the Academy plays a central role in fulfilling SICOT’s mission of advancing orthopaedics and traumatology on a global scale.
Upcoming Educational Activities
Cadaver Courses
SICOT’s 2026 Cadaver Courses are now available for registration, providing hands-on surgical training in a controlled environment. These intensive practical sessions are designed to enhance surgical proficiency and are open to orthopaedic professionals at all career stages.
SICOT PIONEER Virtual Training: ACL Reconstruction
The 2026 PIONEER Virtual Training Course on ACL Reconstruction is open, offering orthopaedic surgeons access to cutting-edge surgical education through SICOT’s online learning platform. An ideal opportunity to sharpen technique and expand clinical knowledge remotely.
SICOT Diploma Examination
Registration for the prestigious 2026 SICOT Diploma Examination is now open. This internationally recognised qualification benchmarks orthopaedic knowledge and surgical competence, offering candidates a valuable credential that demonstrates excellence within the global orthopaedic community.
From Idea to Question: A Practical Roadmap to Start Your First Orthopaedic Research Project
Are you ready to turn your clinical curiosity into credible research? The SICOT Research Academy brings together 6 international faculty and 3 expert panellists to guide you through every step of launching your first orthopaedic research project.
