Combat & Disaster Medicine Symposium 2026

Combat & Disaster Medicine Symposium 2026

The Combat & Disaster Medicine Symposium 2026 is the annual symposium of the Association of Swiss Military Doctors (ASMD), bringing together physicians, healthcare practitioners and medical students with an interest in combat, disaster, emergency, and crisis medicine.

A special highlight of this year's symposium is a dedicated session on the Crans-Montana fire disaster, where professionals directly involved in the incident will share their personal experiences, followed by an interactive panel discussion focusing on key lessons learned for disaster preparedness and emergency response.

Join us for a day of inspiring lectures, practical training and valuable interdisciplinary exchange with colleagues who share an interest in preparing for medical challenges in crisis, disaster, and conflict settings.

The preliminary programme, including detailed workshop descriptions, can be found in the attachment below. Before purchasing your ticket, please carefully review the attached Registration Information document, which outlines the ticket categories, eligibility requirements, included services, and cancellation policy.

Key Information

📅 31 October 2026, 08:30 – 18:00 (door opening: 07:45; schedule subject to change)

📍  Cantonal Military Base Bern (Kantonaler Waffenplatz Bern), Papiermühlestrasse 13 + 15, 3000 Bern 22, Switzerland

🩺 Eligibility:

• The morning programme is open to physicians, healthcare practitioners, and medical students with an interest in combat and disaster medicine.
• The afternoon programme is open to physicians and medical students. War Casualty Triage Simulation workshop is also open to paramedics.
• Please carefully consult the Preliminary Programme and the Registration Information document for the eligibility criteria, recommended level of training, and participant requirements for each workshop before registering.
• Military background is not required. Civilian participants are welcome.

🎟️ Ticket Options: Participants may register for the morning lecture programme only or choose a combined ticket that includes the morning lectures and one of the available afternoon hands-on workshops.

• ASMD members are eligible for discounted registration fees. An access code is required to access the member rates. To request your access code, please contact: 📩 events@vsm-amms.ch

🔹 CME accreditation: 

• SGC-SSC (Swiss Society of Surgery): 7 credits
• SGOT (Swiss Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology): 8 credits
• SGG - SSCV (Swiss Society of Vascular Surgery): 5 credits
• SGNC (Swiss Society of Neurosurgery): 8 credits
• SPRAC (Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery): 6 credits
• SGNOR (Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine): 8 credits