Further education and training
Tuesday lunchtime training
Every Tuesday from 12.30 to 13.30 on site in the small lecture hall ZLF, or in online format - book here via the website.
Continuing education credits: SAPPM, SGPP, SGAM and SGIM 1 point each
The lecture presentations are generally available shortly after the lectures(select the desired lecture in the archive).
Upcoming Tuesday lunchtime training courses
08.04.25: Home is deep - you can leave home but home never leaves you
Hybrid event
Registrierungslink: https: //events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e1f56f8f-2e43-46bd-9fcf-af052480b375@638ca218-3ea7-4165-9747-6b8fc4ae197e
Dr. phil. Marcel Delahaye
Clinical psychologist and psycho-oncologist, Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Basel and in private practice in Basel
To date, a clear conceptualization and systematization of the term "home" has been sought in vain in the psychological literature. Despite the definitional vagueness, the inclusion of home in the therapeutic process offers numerous possibilities. On the one hand, a narrative process can be initiated in patients who find it rather difficult to put their inner experience into words, for example in the context of biography work. Discussing this often leads to the emergence of (intense) emotions that point to the current needs and fears of our patients and can therefore provide important insights for the therapeutic process. Different perspectives on the concept of home and dealing with homesickness will be presented and experiences gathered will be discussed from a psycho-oncological perspective. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect on what home means to them personally.
13.05.25: Long COVID- biopsychosocial approaches as the key to successful treatment?
Hybrid event
Registrierungslink: https: //events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17f921eb-da8e-4942-b273-cb700e5cce51@638ca218-3ea7-4165-9747-6b8fc4ae197e
Dr. med. Katrin Bopp and Dr. med. Andrea Meienberg
Head of Post COVID Consultation, Medical Polyclinic, University Hospital Basel
Long COVID describes symptoms that persist for more than three months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection for at least two months and cannot be explained by another illness.
The most common symptoms include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction ("brain fog"), dysautonomia, stress intolerance, depressive symptoms, anxiety and sleep disorders. Those affected experience a relevant reduction in their quality of life and are often frustrated because there is no way of confirming the diagnosis. Investigations such as laboratory tests, lung function tests, exercise tests and cardiac examinations usually reveal no abnormalities.
The underlying pathophysiology has not yet been clarified and appears to be complex and multifactorial. A causal therapy is therefore not possible. Drug treatment approaches have not yet been successful. However, biopsychosocial factors have a considerable influence on the intensity and experience of the symptoms. These should always be included in the treatment concept.
The aim of the lecture is to present our interdisciplinary and multimodal therapy concept and to provide a deeper understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of treatment
13.05.25: Long COVID- biopsychosocial approaches as the key to successful treatment?
Hybrid event
Registrierungslink: https: //events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17f921eb-da8e-4942-b273-cb700e5cce51@638ca218-3ea7-4165-9747-6b8fc4ae197e
Dr. med. Katrin Bopp and Dr. med. Andrea Meienberg
Head of Post COVID Consultation, Medical Polyclinic, University Hospital Basel
Long COVID describes symptoms that persist for more than three months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection for at least two months and cannot be explained by another illness.
The most common symptoms include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction ("brain fog"), dysautonomia, stress intolerance, depressive symptoms, anxiety and sleep disorders. Those affected experience a relevant reduction in their quality of life and are often frustrated because there is no way of confirming the diagnosis. Investigations such as laboratory tests, lung function tests, exercise tests and cardiac examinations usually reveal no abnormalities.
The underlying pathophysiology has not yet been clarified and appears to be complex and multifactorial. A causal therapy is therefore not possible. Drug treatment approaches have not yet been successful. However, biopsychosocial factors have a considerable influence on the intensity and experience of the symptoms. These should always be included in the treatment concept.
The aim of the lecture is to present our interdisciplinary and multimodal therapy concept and to provide a deeper understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of treatment
Archive Tuesday lunchtime training courses
14.01.2025 Integrative pain therapy
Hybrid event
Dr. med. Dr. med. Bettina Kleeb
Specialist in anaesthesiology and pain therapy, pain specialist SPS, practice for integrative pain therapy, Burgdorf
Integrative pain therapy
More than 15% of all residents in Switzerland suffer from chronic pain. These patients often require a lot of resources in the GP practice. Treatment is often frustrating for both sides. On the medical side, it makes us helpless. Patients see different specialists, e.g. orthopaedics, neurology and rheumatology, and in the end the psychiatrist is supposed to fix it. Integrative medicine has an interprofessional approach and can help those affected to develop a biopsychosocial understanding at an early stage.
In this lecture, we will define the terms of integrative medicine and present various treatment options. This allows the primary practitioner to put together a therapy that meets the needs and values of the patient. In addition, the SAPPM course "Psychosomatic and integrative pain therapy - a modular further education and training program" will be presented.
08.02.2025 How are resilience and good communication linked? - Tips for everyday clinical practice based on studies and training programs
Hybrid event
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Frank Vitinius, Chief Physician
Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Stuttgart, further affiliation: Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Cologne
How are resilience and good communication connected - tips for everyday clinical practice based on studies and training programs
The lecture will present the state of the art in medical communication training, taking into account DKH and Innovation Fund studies in which the speaker was involved. Based on the DKH-KoMPASS study (2008-2011), which was a multicenter study on communication training for oncology physicians, the "Communicative Competence" training program for physicians of all specialties was introduced at the University Hospital of Cologne in 2015. Almost all of the doctors who took part in this program had treated oncology patients. The KPAP study, also funded by the DKH, was therefore able to evaluate this program with regard to long-term outcomes, taking into account the patients' perspective.
The learner-centered training consists of a 2.5-day basic training and a refresher session after a few months. In addition to a video recording of a Breaking Bad News conversation situation, participants will work on their own difficult situations in the form of role-playing games. How to deal with these challenging conversations as well as other elements of the training, which also aim to relieve stress and strengthen the resilience of the participants, will be discussed in the lecture. Tips on how to deal with verbally aggressive, reproachful and other patients will be given as examples.
08.02.2025 How are resilience and good communication linked? - Tips for everyday clinical practice based on studies and training programs
Hybrid event
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Frank Vitinius, Chief Physician
Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus Stuttgart, further affiliation: Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Cologne
How are resilience and good communication connected - tips for everyday clinical practice based on studies and training programs
The lecture will present the state of the art in medical communication training, taking into account DKH and Innovation Fund studies in which the speaker was involved. Based on the DKH-KoMPASS study (2008-2011), which was a multicenter study on communication training for oncology physicians, the "Communicative Competence" training program for physicians of all specialties was introduced at the University Hospital of Cologne in 2015. Almost all of the doctors who took part in this program had treated oncology patients. The KPAP study, also funded by the DKH, was therefore able to evaluate this program with regard to long-term outcomes, taking into account the patients' perspective.
The learner-centered training consists of a 2.5-day basic training and a refresher session after a few months. In addition to a video recording of a Breaking Bad News conversation situation, participants will work on their own difficult situations in the form of role-playing games. How to deal with these challenging conversations as well as other elements of the training, which also aim to relieve stress and strengthen the resilience of the participants, will be discussed in the lecture. Tips on how to deal with verbally aggressive, reproachful and other patients will be given as examples.
Advanced training course in psychosomatic and psychosocial medicine
BOOKED OUT
THE COURSE 2024 - 2026 IS ALREADY BOOKED OUT, you are welcome to join the waiting list 2026 - 2028.
The aim of this two-year course is to acquire special competence in recognizing and treating psychosomatic and psychosocial disorders and illnesses. The course corresponds to the Interdisciplinary Specialization in Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine (SAPPM) recognized by the FMH. Self-awareness is not offered as part of the training program.
The training course consists of 8 day courses (whole group) and approx. 12-16 supervisions in small groups per year. In addition, a relaxation method is taught and the opportunity is offered to get to know psychosomatic practice models. The basics of the course are presented in the article "What does psychosomatics mean in general practice?".
The next course is expected to start in fall 2024. To be added to the list of interested parties, please contact the course secretariat.
