SICOT & Education
SICOT PIONEER
This virtual platform hosts a series of different e-events ranging from webinars and podcasts to live streamed surgical demos.
Diploma Examination
In 2003, for the first time, SICOT held an examination for orthopaedic trainees during its Annual International Conference in Cairo, Egypt. The overall results of this first experience were very encouraging, and a SICOT Diploma Examination has been held every year since then.
Education Centres
The SICOT Education Centre is a focal point for stimulating and improving education in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. It is a physical entity in a university or hospital that will assist in the education of orthopaedic trainees and continuing the knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons.
Educational Day
The needs of orthopaedic residents, fellows and practicing orthopaedic surgeons around the world are evolving constantly. At the same time, evidence-based knowledge in Orthopaedics is expanding at a very rapid rate. Acquiring and updating knowledge in a short span of time is essential and the SICOT Educational Day was conceived with exactly this purpose in mind.
Fellowships
These fellowships take place in many different countries (Germany, India, United States, Egypt, and others) and cover various specialties and operating procedures. The selected candidates travel for periods of two weeks up to one year and are able to develop their skills through observations and operations alongside renowned orthopaedic surgeons.
Congress Awards
The SICOT awards are granted to surgeons to reward them for their scientific achievement or to help them attend the Congress by supporting them financially.
Young Surgeons Committee
The vision of the Young Surgeons Committee is to provide young trainees from around the world with a resourceful educational platform to guide them whilst preparing for the SICOT Diploma and similar exit exams.
SICOT-endorsed Meetings
Find out which meetings are endorsed by SICOT and how to apply for an endorsement.
SICOT Training Manual
These objectives provide a guide to a basic orthopaedic training or education. They set a standard for trainees to achieve and assure the trainee of an acceptable level of knowledge.
Upcoming Live Webinars
SICOT-BOSTAA - Orthopaedics in the Digital Age: AI in Surgery and Education
Date: 9 May 2025
Time: 12:00-13:10 (CEST/Belgium)
Join us for our upcoming webinar ‘Orthopaedics in the Digital Age: AI in Surgery and Education’, organised by the SICOT Education Committee in partnership with BOSTAA (British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma Association). This dynamic session features thought-provoking talks exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming diagnostics, surgical planning, education, research, and ethics, even in low-resource settings. Discover insights from international expert faculty, and learn how AI-driven registries are shaping better patient outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving digital landscape of orthopaedic care.
