Surgeon Training & Education

Fostering expertise and skill — Avana's pledge to medical professionals' growth.

Education is a lifelong journey. Avana's medical education programmes give surgeons the latest techniques in Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery, hands-on cadaver and bone model practice, and a network of colleagues across India. Find the workshop that's right for you below.

Avana training programme — surgeon hands-on workshop
Courses & Workshops

Training designed around your practice

From hands-on surgical workshops and cadaver labs to symposia and CME lectures — we run programmes at every stage of a surgeon's career, with an emphasis on Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

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Cadaver Workshops

Multi-station cadaver labs at AIIMS, MS Ramaiah, Symbiosis and other leading centres. Practise techniques on tissue under faculty guidance.

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Bone Model Training

Hands-on bone model stations with camera systems — ideal for residents, fellows, and early-career spine surgeons building procedure confidence.

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Live Surgery Demonstrations

Observe full-endoscopic spine procedures performed live by senior faculty, with intra-operative commentary and case discussion.

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Webinars & KOL Series

Online lectures from key opinion leaders — "KOL to Young Surgeon" series and patient-education webinars. Free to register, accessible across India.

Past programs

Training Programs We've Delivered

A selection of Avana training sessions held across India.

5 Jul 2026

Avana Bone Model Workshop — Yatharth Hospital

FacultyDr. Rahul Sharma, Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Dr. Gaurav Chamle
WhereGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Yatharth Hospital
Bone ModelWorkshop

2 stations.

10 Jun 2026 → 11 Jun 2026

MS Ramaiah Cadaveric Workshop

FacultyDr. Pramod, Dr. Keerthivasan, Dr. Gaurav
WhereBangalore, Karnataka · MS Ramaiah
Cadaver LabWorkshop

3 cadaveric stations.

23 May 2026 → 24 May 2026

Apollo Guwahati

FacultyDr. Gaurav Chamle
WhereGuwahati, Assam · Apollo Guwahati
Live Surgery

Live surgery.

20 May 2026 → 21 May 2026

Trivandrum Medical College

FacultyDr. Ajith Nair, Dr. Navas
WhereTrivandrum, Kerala · Trivandrum Medical College
Live SurgeryBone Model

Live surgery & bone model.

9 May 2026

RML Hospital

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereLucknow, Uttar Pradesh · RML Hospital
Live SurgeryBone Model

2 live surgeries & 1 bone model.

9 May 2026

Balaji Medical College

FacultyDr. Sukumar Sura
WhereChennai, Tamil Nadu · Balaji Medical College
Bone ModelWorkshop

1–2 bone model stations.

8 May 2026

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Gaurav Chamle
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online
7 May 2026

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Dheeraj Vishwakarma
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online
6 May 2026

KOL to Young Surgeon Webinar Series

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / OnlineLecture
29 Apr 2026

Avana Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Jayesh Sardhara
WhereMumbai, Maharashtra · Avana Mumbai office
Bone ModelWorkshop

2 bone model stations.

25 Apr 2026 → 26 Apr 2026

Bone Model Hands-on Training at SCTIMST

FacultyDr. Ganesh
WhereTrivandrum, Kerala · SCTIMST
Bone ModelWorkshop

1 bone model workshop.

19 Apr 2026

Alchemist Hospital

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot, Dr. Manish Budhiraja
WhereChandigarh
Bone ModelWorkshop

1–2 bone model stations.

17 Apr 2026

Proctorship

FacultyDr. Syed Ifthekar
WhereChintamani, Karnataka · Radhakrishna Hospital
Live SurgeryWorkshop
29 Mar 2026

Neuro Bharath Enclave

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Bone ModelConference

2 bone model stations.

8 Mar 2026

MS Ramaiah

FacultyDr. Gaurav
WhereBangalore, Karnataka · MS Ramaiah
Cadaver LabWorkshop

1 cadaveric station.

7 Mar 2026

St. John's

FacultyDr. Gaurav
WhereBangalore, Karnataka · St. John's
Bone ModelWorkshop

1 bone model station.

21 Feb 2026

Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery Meet

FacultyDr. Achal Gupta
WhereDelhi
Live SurgeryBone Model

Live surgery & bone model.

18 Feb 2026

Avana Cadaveric Workshop

FacultyDr. Pramod, Dr. Gaurav
WherePune, Maharashtra · Symbiosis Cadaveric Lab Lavale
Cadaver LabWorkshop

2 cadaveric stations.

6 Feb 2026

Avana Regional Office Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Keerthivasan
WhereChennai, Tamil Nadu
Bone ModelWorkshop

2 bone model stations with camera system.

1 Feb 2026

Avana Regional Office Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereDelhi
Bone ModelWorkshop

1 bone model station.

30 Jan 2026

Avana KOL to Young Surgeon

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / OnlineLecture
18 Jan 2026

Avana Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereDelhi · Max Delhi
Bone ModelWorkshop
17 Jan 2026 → 18 Jan 2026

Avana Workshop

FacultyDr. Karunakaran
WhereChennai, Tamil Nadu · MGM Chennai & Sathya Sai Medical College Chennai
Workshop
4 Dec 2025

An Update on FESS

FacultyDr. Martin Komp
WhereBangalore, Karnataka
Bone ModelConference

2 bone model stations with camera system.

29 Nov 2025

Kollam Medical College

FacultyDr. Vinu Gopal
WhereKollam, Kerala · Kollam Medical College
Bone ModelCadaver LabWorkshop

1 bone model station with camera system & 1 cadaveric station.

15 Oct 2025

Avana Regional Office Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Gaurav
WhereBangalore, Karnataka · Avana Bangalore Office
Bone ModelWorkshop

2 bone model stations with camera system.

27 Sep 2025

Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Shiju Majeed
WhereTrivandrum, Kerala · Medical College TVM
Bone ModelWorkshop

1 station.

25 Sep 2025

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Sandesh Padha
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online
7 Sep 2025

Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Anand Behra
WhereCuttack, Odisha
Bone ModelWorkshop

3 bone models with camera system.

2 Sep 2025

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Sandesh Padha
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online
28 Aug 2025

KOL to Young Surgeon Webinar Series

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / OnlineLecture
20 Aug 2025

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Rahul Lalit Sharma
WhereOnline · Yatharth Hospital
Webinar / Online
3 Aug 2025

ASTRA 2025

FacultyDr. Anup Air
WhereCochin, Kerala
Bone ModelConference

2 bone models with camera system.

4 Jul 2025

FESS Webinar for Young Surgeons

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / OnlineLecture
4 Jul 2025

Bone Model Workshop

FacultyDr. Keerthivasan
WhereChennai, Tamil Nadu · Avana Chennai Office
Bone ModelWorkshop
2 Jul 2025

Dr. Karunakaran Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Karunakaran
WhereOnline — Chennai & Sri Lanka
Webinar / Online
28 Jun 2025

Apollo Guwahati

FacultyDr. Gaurav Chamle, Dr. Shamim Ahmed
WhereGuwahati, Assam · Apollo Guwahati
Live SurgeryBone ModelWorkshop

Live Surgery & Bone Model Workshop.

28 Jun 2025

NIMHANS

FacultyDr. Keerthivasan
WhereBangalore, Karnataka · NIMHANS
WorkshopLecture
25 May 2025 → 26 May 2025

Avana Cadaveric Workshop

WhereBangalore, Karnataka
Cadaver LabWorkshop
11 May 2025

Bone Model Hands-on Training Workshop

FacultyDr. Achal Gupta
WhereLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Bone ModelWorkshop

2 bone models with camera system.

7 May 2025

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Anand Behra
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online

64 patients joined.

23 Apr 2025

KOL to Young Surgeon Webinar Series

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / OnlineLecture
3 Apr 2025

Patient Webinar

FacultyDr. Arun Bhanot
WhereOnline
Webinar / Online
23 Feb 2025

Avana Bone Model Workshop

WherePune, Maharashtra
Bone ModelWorkshop

25 delegates — hands-on bone model.

29 Jan 2025 → 30 Jan 2025

Avana Cadaver Workshop

WhereBangalore, Karnataka
Cadaver LabWorkshop

24 delegates trained.

Real stories

What participating surgeons say

Questions answered

Training programme FAQs

Our programmes are designed for practising orthopaedic surgeons, spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and senior residents/fellows. Cadaver workshops typically have a minimum experience level set by the host faculty — check the specific event listing.

We have both free and paid training programs, check the program page for more details. Conference-hosted programmes (ASSICON, KOACON, GESS, etc.) follow the host society's registration model — contact us and we'll connect you to the right organiser.

Click "Register / Enquire" on any upcoming programme card below, or email info@avanasurgical.com with your name, hospital, and the programme you're interested in. Our team will confirm a slot and share venue details.

Yes — we partner with medical colleges and hospitals across India to host bone-model and cadaver workshops. We bring the systems, faculty support, and equipment; you provide the venue and the resident cohort. Email us to discuss.

Some Avana programmes are CME-accredited via the host institution or society. Where applicable, the specific event listing will note the credit hours. Webinars are typically informational; in-person conference sessions often carry credits.

Avana's flagship programmes cover the full curriculum: anatomy and approach, decompression techniques, fusion, and post-op management. We use RIWO Spine systems and follow the protocols of leading international centres, adapted for the Indian operating environment.

Several of our programmes include live-surgery viewing days at the host hospital. These have limited slots — register early. Online streamed live surgeries are also part of the KOL-to-Young-Surgeon webinar series.

Trusted partners

Built with the world's leading orthopaedic brands

USA · Sports medicine bracing
USA · Spinal & orthopaedic bracing
Germany · Endoscopic spine systems
India · Authorised retail partner

Don't wait — register for the next programme.

Avana's training calendar covers cadaver labs, bone model workshops, live surgeries, conferences and online webinars across India. Whatever stage of your career, there's a course for you.

Avana partners with leading hospitals and medical societies across India to deliver Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery education and orthopaedic training.