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 Welcome to EPOS News
Hello and welcome to EPOS News, our monthly newsletter packed with the latest events, courses and insights from the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society.
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 Upcoming Trilogy Course: Paediatric Orthopaedic Basics II
🗓️ 25–27 November 2026
📍 Vienna, Austria
Part III of the of the 9th BAT Trilogy is aimed at residents who want to improve their understanding of children’s orthopaedics and also at all orthopaedic surgeons who wish to update their knowledge.
Taking place at the Speising Orthopaedic Hospital in Vienna, this course will cover a wide range of topics, including spine disorders, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, upper limb deformities and malformations, bone tumours, and musculoskeletal infections.
This course is now sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case a space becomes available, please email courses@epos.org.
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 Rare Bones Diseases Course in Bologna a truly international affair
Last week's EPOS BAT Advanced Course on Rare Bone Diseases was a great success, with 91 participants joining from 33 countries – a truly global gathering!
We are thankful to the EPOS Education Committee, the esteemed international course faculty, the ERN BOND European Reference Network on Rare Bone Diseases, the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, and our wonderful sponsors OrthoPediatrics, Orthofix, BridgeBio, Dial Medicali, PediTST, Laboratorio Ortopedico Monzali and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. for supporting this course.
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 Regional Core Curriculum Course in Santiago, Chile
Earlier this month, the Advanced Course on Hip Surgery in Children and Adolescents took place in Santiago, Chile, organised by EPOS in collaboration with SCHOT, the Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia Traumatología.
This practical course focused on updating and refining skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of hip pathologies in paediatric and adolescent patients. The course combined high-level theoretical sessions with supervised practical activities, fostering experience-based learning and the discussion of clinical cases.
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EPOS 2027: Submit your abstract by 30 September
The deadline for submitting abstracts for EPOS 2027 is 30 September 2026.
Taking place in place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 7 to 9 April 2027, the EPOS 45th EPOS will bring together the paediatric orthopaedic community from around the world for three days of learning, knowledge exchange and networking.
Abstracts may be submitted under one of the following topics:
→ Basic Science
→ Hip
→ Lower Limb Deformity
→ Foot & Ankle
→ Dysplasia, Congenital & Syndromic
→ Miscellaneous
→ Neuromuscular
→ Spine
→ Sports
→ Trauma
→ Tumours & Infections
→ Upper Limb & Hand
Don't miss your chance to showcase the latest in paediatric orthopaedics. Will your research be among the highlights?
Sponsorship opportunities at EPOS 2027
Interested in supporting EPOS 2027 as industry sponsor? We are expecting approximately 800–900 healthcare professionals in the field of paediatric orthopaedics to join us in Istanbul, making the Meeting an excellent platform to enhance your company’s visibility, showcase your products and innovations, and strengthen your engagement with professionals in the field and within the wider EPOS community. We invite you to view the EPOS 2027 Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus for more information.
Upcoming application deadline for EPOS Research Grant 2026
The deadline for applications for the EPOS Research Grant 2026 is 30 September 2026.
Focus for 2026 grants: Topics identified as most relevant in the EPOS Delphi Study (Perthes disease, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, fractures around the elbow, forearm and femur).
You can find more information about EPOS Research Grants, including eligibility criteria and how to apply for a grant, on the EPOS website.
 Hear from last year's Travelling Fellows and apply for the 2027 Fellowship
The application deadline for the EPOS-POSNA Travelling Fellowships 2027 is 30 September 2026.
In collaboration with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), EPOS is offering Travelling Fellowships for a select number of young paediatric orthopaedic surgeons who are keen to gain international exposure, exchange knowledge, and boost their professional growth.
If you are an EPOS member, this is an unmissable opportunity to enhance your skills on an international stage. Of course, it’s also a brilliant opportunity to travel, explore different cultures and make new friends for life!
🎧 EPOS Podcast host Darius Rad, a previous Travelling Fellow himself, invited Inês Balacó, the EPOS Councillor who is leading the programme, and the 2025 Travelling Fellows Ali Seker and Marco Odorizzi to share their experience and provide a practical insight into what it’s like to be a travelling fellow. Listen now!
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EPOS 2030: Invitation for host applications
The deadline for submitting host applications for EPOS 2030 is 30 September 2026.
A key event in the paediatric orthopaedics calendar, the EPOS Annual Meeting brings together experts from all over the world to connect, learn and share the latest insights in paediatric orthopaedics.
The congress takes place in a different European country each year and is typically hosted by the country’s national paediatric orthopaedic association.
It’s an incredible opportunity to bring together peers from around the world on your home turf and shine a spotlight on your country and culture, while raising the profile of your association.
If you would be interested in hosting the EPOS Annual Meeting 2030 in your city, you can find more information on how to apply and our selection process on our website.
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Fellowship opportunity in Palma de Mallorca
FEPOS (Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics under EPOS Supervision) is a specialised training programme designed for orthopaedic surgeons seeking advanced education in Paediatric Orthopaedics.
This paid fellowship provides young orthopaedic surgeons with the opportunity to train for one year in a renowned orthopaedic department.
𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:
→ Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca
→ Start date: 1 January 2027
→ Duration: 12 months
→ Language requirements: Spanish language proficiency to at least level B2, preferably C1
The deadline for applications is 1 December, and we encourage interested surgeons to apply as soon as possible.
 Not yet an EPOS member?
As an EPOS member, you gain access to a wealth of exclusive benefits designed to support your professional growth and engagement in the field.
Take a look at our membership page to explore all the benefits of becoming an EPOS member and to take our membership test.
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