Postgraduate Medical Training
The Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology at Zuger Kantonsspital is a certified training centre for orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system. Since 1 January 2024, it has also been recognised as a training centre for the specialisation in specialised traumatology. The following specialisms are offered:
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Hand surgery
- Hip surgery
- Knee surgery
- Ankle and foot surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Trauma surgery and traumatology
The training programme is recognised for the specialist qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System, Category B1. This comprises five years of specialist training (two years in orthopaedics and three years in traumatology). For the sub-specialism of Specialised Traumatology, there is ST2 accreditation, which corresponds to one year of further training.
The field of dental and oral surgery is covered by our affiliated doctors.
Information for doctors from abroad
All persons practising a university-level medical profession must be registered in the Register of Medical Professions and possess the necessary language skills for the practice of their profession. Please note the registration requirement set out by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) for all university-qualified medical professionals working in Switzerland.