The European Hernia Society (EHS) generally supports any educational event that contributes to advancing hernia knowledge or skills, ultimately benefitting patients. When considering applications for endorsement, the EHS assesses alignment with our principles and values, including the diversity of organisers and faculty, the promotion of good practice, and the level of direct industry involvement and product neutrality.
EHS endorsement focuses specifically on congresses, meetings, and symposia relevant to hernia and abdominal wall repair (AWR) surgeons. Applications are evaluated according to criteria such as educational relevance, scientific accuracy, and overall learning quality.
Throughout the application you will be asked to assess the event related to:
We encourage you to join us in elevating standards in hernia education and contributing to a shared European framework of excellence.
The European Hernia Society (EHS) generally supports any educational event that contributes to advancing hernia knowledge or skills, ultimately benefitting patients. When considering applications for endorsement, the EHS assesses alignment with our principles and values, including the diversity of organisers and faculty, the promotion of good practice, and the level of direct industry involvement and product neutrality.
EHS endorsement focuses specifically on congresses, meetings, and symposia relevant to hernia and abdominal wall repair (AWR) surgeons. Applications are evaluated according to criteria such as educational relevance, scientific accuracy, and overall learning quality.
Application processing time
EHS strives to provide applicants with a response within four weeks of submission. To ensure timely processing, we recommend applying at least two months before the scheduled event.
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Events organised by EHS Affiliated or Associated Societies must follow the same application process. The EHS will not charge a fee to the partner society; however, the event Director/President must be an EHS member.
Important: The EHS assumes no financial responsibility for any endorsed event.
Throughout the application you will be asked to assest the event related to:
We encourage you to join us in elevating standards in hernia education and contributing to a shared European framework of excellence.
EHS is committed to endorsing high-quality educational events that set strong standards in hernia and abdominal wall surgery education and, over time, contribute to improved patient care and patient safety.
Applications are strongest—and more likely to achieve endorsement—when they clearly demonstrate:
A well-defined educational purpose and relevance to the intended audience
(e.g. clear learning objectives, defined level of training, and clinical focus)
Educational formats that go beyond lectures
(e.g. hands-on training, skills labs, workshops, case-based discussions, or small-group teaching)
Faculty composition that supports both excellence and development
(e.g. involvement of recognised experts alongside local faculty, mentoring, or succession planning)
A clear approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement
(e.g. structured delegate feedback or post-course evaluation forms)
Appropriate accreditation and alignment with recognised educational standards
(e.g. CME/EACCME where applicable)
Complete submission of supporting documentation
(e.g. detailed programme, accreditation documents, educational or pre-course materials)
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