Orthopaedics / traumatology clinic Upper Valais Hospital Centre

Training and Specialist Training

The Orthopaedics / Traumatology Clinic employs a total of 14 junior doctors. These rotate as orthopaedic or surgical specialists in all departments at both sites. In Brig, these are the Orthopaedics Department, the Spinal Surgery Department and the Hand Surgery Department. 

Of course, we also offer residency positions for non-surgical specialisations (external year).

At the Visp site, in addition to a rotation in traumatology, a rotation in the emergency ward is also planned. A rotation in intensive care medicine can also be planned.

In addition, various specialisations can be completed in our clinic after specialist training.

Specialist training

The Orthopaedics / Traumatology Clinic at the SZO is a training centre (WBS) B1 for specialists in orthopaedics and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system. This means a maximum of 4 years of recognition in training to become a specialist (including traumatology).
Head of the WBS FA Orthopaedics: Dr Andreas Ottersbach

1 year of the specific training to become a hand surgery specialist can be completed at the Orthopaedics / Traumatology Clinic.
Head of WBS Hand Surgery: Dr Erhard Markiefka, MD 

In co-operation with the Clinic for General Surgery / Visceral Surgery, we offer 6-12 months of rotational training in traumatology for trainee specialists in surgery.
Head of the WBS FA Surgery: Dr Thomas Simon

We accept your applications. Please send it to szo.rekrutierung(at)hopitalvs.ch

Specialisation in specialised traumatology (SGC and SO)
As an SPT 2 training centre, one year of training can be completed for the specialisation in "specialised traumatology". This specialisation is open to both orthopaedic and surgical specialists. 
Link WB concept SP ST
Head of WBS SP ST: Dr Thomas Beck

Specialisation in spinal surgery (SGNC and SO)
The Department of Spinal Surgery has full recognition of further training for the specialisation in spinal surgery
Link WB Concept SP Spinal Surgery
Head of the WBS: Dr Ferdinand Krappel

Specialisation in General Surgery and Traumatology (SGACT)
In cooperation with the Department of Surgery / Urology, training in SP General Surgery and Traumatology can also be offered until 31 December 2026. 
Link to the WB concept SP ACT
Head of WBS SP ACT: Dr Thomas Beck

We are very happy to receive your applications. Please send them to szo.rekrutierung(at)hopitalvs.ch

Many students from Germany and abroad complete internships of various lengths at our clinic during their training. This gives them an exciting and varied insight into surgery on the musculoskeletal system and teaches them basic surgical skills such as local anaesthesia, wound care and suturing techniques.

You will support the assistant doctors on the wards and assist in the operating theatre during elective and/or emergency operations.

You will attend regular further training courses within the hospital with the assistant doctors.

In your free time, you will enjoy the benefits of the Upper Valais countryside and the associated seasonal opportunities for outdoor activities.

Contact person for further information & applications is the Clinic Assistant Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Mrs Lucia Salzmann-Codazzi
Phone: +41 (0) 604 31 14

lucia.salzmann(at)hopitalvs.ch