Becoming a Metabolic Bariatric Surgoen
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Are you a surgical resident, fellow or young surgeon looking to develop your skills and build a career in metabolic bariatric surgery?
Join us on November 7–8, 2026, at the Surgical Training Institute in Bucharest for the 5th Young IFSO Course and 1st Eastern Europe Edition — a two-day educational and hands-on programme combining evidence-based education, practical training, research and career development.
👩⚕️ Workshop Directors: Clarisa Bîrlog & Ionuț Hutopilă
🌍 Endorsed by IFSO & EAES
Why join?
This programme goes beyond theoretical knowledge, combining focused lectures with intensive practical training and direct interaction with an international faculty.
You will have the opportunity to:
✅ Understand the current principles, guidelines and nomenclature of metabolic bariatric surgery
✅ Explore the current spectrum of metabolic bariatric procedures and approaches
✅ Understand the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity and its integration with metabolic bariatric surgery
✅ Review the principles of revision, conversion and modification procedures
✅ Explore patient experience and the challenges of integrating patient-centred care into a lifelong metabolic bariatric surgery programme
✅ Discuss current evidence, research pathways and opportunities for young surgeons
✅ Learn about career development and the professional landscape of metabolic bariatric surgery
What to expect?
📚 Focused theoretical lectures
🌍 International Young IFSO faculty
🎥 Surgical videos and procedure-based teaching
💬 Interactive discussions and expert commentary
🔬 Research and career development session
🧑⚕️ Intensive hands-on training under direct faculty supervision
🔬 Laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery stations
🐷 Wet-lab training using live tissue
📋 Course evaluation and assessment
The practical component is structured around small-group rotations, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience across laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery while interacting directly with faculty.
The programme also addresses two essential aspects beyond technical skills: research and career development, with dedicated sessions on current evidence, research pathways and international opportunities.
🌍 International Faculty
The course brings together an international faculty from across Europe and beyond, including:
Sonja Chiappetta | Moritz Felsenreich | Roxanna Zakeri | Bright Huo | Panagiotis Lainas | Violeta Moize | Ximena Ramos Salas | Thibaut Coste | Marius Nedelcu | Christoph Bichler | Beniamino Pascotto | Ana Senent Boza | Sebastian Nedelcut | Mostafa Nagy | Adisa Poljo
alongside experienced national faculty.
💶 Registration fee: €700
📍 Surgical Training Institute, Bucharest
⚠️ Limited number of seats available.
📞 More information & registration: +40 756 126 777
✉️ Or send us a direct message.
Join us on November 7–8, 2026, at the Surgical Training Institute in Bucharest for the 5th Young IFSO Course and 1st Eastern Europe Edition — a two-day educational and hands-on programme combining evidence-based education, practical training, research and career development.
👩⚕️ Workshop Directors: Clarisa Bîrlog & Ionuț Hutopilă
🌍 Endorsed by IFSO & EAES
Why join?
This programme goes beyond theoretical knowledge, combining focused lectures with intensive practical training and direct interaction with an international faculty.
You will have the opportunity to:
✅ Understand the current principles, guidelines and nomenclature of metabolic bariatric surgery
✅ Explore the current spectrum of metabolic bariatric procedures and approaches
✅ Understand the role of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity and its integration with metabolic bariatric surgery
✅ Review the principles of revision, conversion and modification procedures
✅ Explore patient experience and the challenges of integrating patient-centred care into a lifelong metabolic bariatric surgery programme
✅ Discuss current evidence, research pathways and opportunities for young surgeons
✅ Learn about career development and the professional landscape of metabolic bariatric surgery
What to expect?
📚 Focused theoretical lectures
🌍 International Young IFSO faculty
🎥 Surgical videos and procedure-based teaching
💬 Interactive discussions and expert commentary
🔬 Research and career development session
🧑⚕️ Intensive hands-on training under direct faculty supervision
🔬 Laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery stations
🐷 Wet-lab training using live tissue
📋 Course evaluation and assessment
The practical component is structured around small-group rotations, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience across laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery while interacting directly with faculty.
The programme also addresses two essential aspects beyond technical skills: research and career development, with dedicated sessions on current evidence, research pathways and international opportunities.
🌍 International Faculty
The course brings together an international faculty from across Europe and beyond, including:
Sonja Chiappetta | Moritz Felsenreich | Roxanna Zakeri | Bright Huo | Panagiotis Lainas | Violeta Moize | Ximena Ramos Salas | Thibaut Coste | Marius Nedelcu | Christoph Bichler | Beniamino Pascotto | Ana Senent Boza | Sebastian Nedelcut | Mostafa Nagy | Adisa Poljo
alongside experienced national faculty.
💶 Registration fee: €700
📍 Surgical Training Institute, Bucharest
⚠️ Limited number of seats available.
📞 More information & registration: +40 756 126 777
✉️ Or send us a direct message.
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Where is it happening?
85A Nicolae Caramfil Street, -1 Floor, 014142 Bucharest, Romania, Strada Nicolae G. Caramfil 85A, București, România, Bucharest, Romania
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