Scandinavian Course in Neurosurgery

2026-03-05

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to welcome you to Beitostølen and the 30th Annual Scandinavian Course in Neurosurgery, this year focusing on General and Functional Neurosurgery.

The program covers a wide range of topics within modern neurosurgery, including stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation, hydrocephalus, and surgical planning. (you can download the program here)

As always, we aim to combine high-quality lectures with extensive case-based discussions in small groups, allowing close interaction between residents and faculty and encouraging active participation throughout the week.

We are honored to welcome Professor Shawn Hervey-Jumper (UCSF) as this year's Viking Lecturer, presenting his work on the surgical management of diffuse gliomas and the relationship between tumors and brain networks.

We are also pleased to have Professor Iver Langmoen as a specially invited lecturer, who will share perspectives on the history of Nordic neurosurgery. 

As in previous years, residents will have the opportunity to present their research, and prizes will be awarded for the best exam results and research presentations.

Examinations will be conducted using the Socrative app, and we encourage all participants to download and familiarize themselves with the software before arriving.

We look forward to welcoming you to Beitostølen for a week of stimulating lectures, engaging discussions, and enjoyable social interactions.

On behalf of the organizing committee,
Pål and Einar

2025-09-29

The registration is now open - please register your participation under Registration or here.

The Annual Scandinavian Course in Neurosurgery was founded in 1997 by Professor Iver Langmoen. One week per year, usually week 12, Scandinavian neurosurgical residents convene at the amazingly beautiful ski resort Beitostølen to learn the basics of neurosurgery, meet experienced colleagues, establish networks, go skiing (both downhill and cross-country) and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere at Radisson Blu Mountain Resort. 

The aims of the course are to enhance the theoretical education of Scandinavian residents and to facilitate interaction among aspiring and established neurosurgeons. Since neurosurgery is such a small area within medicine, it is important to build a solid network for the younger neurosurgeons to be able to fall back on when needed.

The course philosophy emphasizes the value of case discussion in small groups (usually 7-8 people per group with one or two lecturers), in addition to short plenary review sessions. The lecturers are carefully selected among the best neurosurgeons in the Scandinavian countries.

This course covers all topics mandatory for neurosurgical board certification in the Nordic countries.