ESSKA Academy

Your Education. Your Career. Your ESSKA.

Free for all ESSKA members. Over 2,000 hours of specialised education — webinars, surgical videos, courses, and certification — delivered by Europe's leading orthopaedic surgeons and scientists.

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ESSKA Academy — world-class orthopaedic education
2,000 +
Hours of Content
100 %
Free for All Members
5
Specialist Sections
€150k +
In Annual Fellowships

Everything Inside ESSKA Academy

Six ways to learn — from quick webinars to full certification. All designed around the busy schedule of a practising surgeon.

Live & On-Demand Webinars

Regular live webinars from ESSKA's five sections, with full on-demand replay. Topics range from ACL surgery updates to hip arthroscopy breakthroughs.

Surgical Videos

Step-by-step surgical technique videos from senior ESSKA faculty — covering every joint, every approach, and every level of complexity.

"All About" Book Series

ESSKA's own surgical reference books, available digitally to members. Covers key procedures across AFAS, EHPA, EKA, ESA, and ESMA.

Hands-On Courses

Practical training at ESSKA accredited teaching centres across Europe. Cadaveric workshops, simulation labs, and live surgery observation.

Mentorship Programme

Structured mentorship matching residents and early-career surgeons with ESSKA senior faculty. Career guidance, surgical advice, and professional development.

Consensus Documents

ESSKA's evidence-based consensus guidelines on key clinical topics — from meniscus treatment to cartilage repair — updated regularly by expert panels.

ESSKA European Certification Programme

For Full Members & Residents

European Certification Programme.

The ESSKA European Certification Programme is the gold standard for demonstrating surgical competency in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy across Europe.

The programme is structured around:

  • Educational requirements — verified attendance at approved courses and congresses
  • Logbook submission — documented surgical case volume and complexity
  • Written examination — tested against ESSKA consensus knowledge
  • Oral examination — conducted by senior ESSKA faculty

Certification is recognised by national orthopaedic societies across Europe and signals a commitment to evidence-based, peer-reviewed practice.

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ESSKA Fellowships and Research Grants

Over €150,000 Awarded Annually

Fellowships & Research Grants.

ESSKA invests over €150,000 each year in the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and scientists through competitive fellowships and research grants.

  • ESSKA-AFAS Pau Golanó Research Fellowship — dedicated to ankle and foot surgery research
  • ESSKA Travel Grants — supporting members to attend and present at international meetings
  • Section Fellowships — each ESSKA section (AFAS, EHPA, EKA, ESA, ESMA) offers dedicated clinical and research fellowships
  • Teaching Centre Placements — funded visits to ESSKA accredited teaching centres across Europe

All fellowships are open to Full Members and Residents / Fellows. Applications open annually — check the ESSKA website for current deadlines.

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Upcoming

EHPA Live Webinar

Advanced Arthroscopic Techniques for the Hip

Led by ESSKA-EHPA faculty. Covers femoroacetabular impingement, labral repair, and joint preservation — with case discussions and Q&A.

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EKA Webinar

ACL Return to Sport: When Is the Athlete Really Ready?

EKA panel discussion covering the latest evidence on ACL reconstruction rehabilitation timelines, testing protocols, and psychological readiness.

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ESMA Webinar

Concussion in Sport: Updated Management Guidelines 2024

ESMA sports medicine faculty present updated guidelines on concussion recognition, management, and return-to-play decisions for team physicians.

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ESSKA Academy

2,000+ Hours of Education. Free With Membership.

Every ESSKA membership tier includes free access to the Academy. Join today and start learning from Europe's best orthopaedic surgeons and scientists.