Duration, Training Type and Schedule
| Duration | Type of Training | Suggested Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days | Observation + case discussions + Observership certificate | Live surgery observation in OT + clinical case discussion |
| 1 month | Observation + case discussions + Observership in Ear and LSB certificate | Live surgery observation in OT + clinical case discussion |
| 2 months | Observation + case discussions + dissection lab in Endoscopic/Microscopic in ear and LSB surgery + Diploma in Ear and LSB certificate + Certificate of dissection course | Live surgery observation in OT + clinical case discussion + dissection/hands-on in endoscopic ear surgery/LSB |
| 3 months (maximum) | Observation + case discussions + dissection lab in Endoscopic/Microscopic ear and LSB surgery + Diploma in Ear and LSB certificate + Certificate of dissection course. Possibility of: 1 co-authored paper and/or participation as a faculty in future course | Live surgery observation in OT + clinical case discussion + dissection/hands-on in endoscopic ear surgery/LSB |
Note: to preserve training quality and surgical throughput, no single observership exceeds 3 months.
Fees
| Duration | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days | € 500 | Inclusive of € 200 insurance |
| 1 month | € 700 | € 500 Department + € 200 hospital/insurance |
| 2 months** | € 1.500 / 2.500 (with Dissection) | Inclusive of € 200 insurance |
| 3 months** | € 2.000 / 3.000 (with Dissection) | Inclusive of € 200 insurance |
**Optional enhanced package: for € 1.000 or more per month, observers additionally receive an ear block for endoscopic/microscopic dissection practice during the observership month.
Eligibility Criteria
- MD / MS / DNB / FCPS or an equivalent advanced medical degree.
- Completed specialty training in ENT or a related surgical field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
- Fellowship or advanced training in Otology / Skull Base Surgery preferred.
Logistics
Facilitators: Professor Daniele Marchioni and his surgical team
Location: Policlinico di Modena & Ospedale di Baggiovara
Schedule: Monday–Friday, from 8:00 AM
Observers per session: 2, to ensure high-quality, individualised training. Where space and availability allow, this may be extended to a maximum of 4 observers
Intake: From January 2027
Course format: The Surgical Academy Course runs throughout the year as a series of consecutive sessions. Each session is completed in full before the next one begins.