Diploma in Spine Surgery

Masters-level online spine surgery diploma course for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and spine fellows

Enrolment Fee:

From €449 per module

From €3799 for the full course

Financial aid is available for our courses, in the form of bursaries and group discounts. Find out more.

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For orthopedic and neuro surgeons

Do you want to deliver the gold-standard of spine care?

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Do you want confidence in treating even the rarest and most complex spinal pathologies?

Is access to world-class spine surgery expertise difficult in your area?

Do you want to build and grow your reputation as a spine surgery leader?

The Diploma in Spine Surgery is the solution for you

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Master the full range of spine management techniques

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Learn from globally-recognised world spine experts

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Elevate your spine practice to the gold standard across all spine pathologies

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Speed up your spine diagnoses and recovery times

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Connect to a worldwide network of spine surgeons

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Improve your presence, confidence AND patient outcomes

What is this course?

The eccElearning Diploma in Spine Surgery is an online Masters-level education programme for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and spine fellows.

This programme aims to help participants learn the gold standard of spine surgery techniques from world-renowned spine experts, to become part of the greatest generation of spine surgeons.

Accredited by the EACCME and endorsed by the European Spine Journal, the Diploma can be completed in 12-18 months. It includes:

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180 Spine Lectures in 9 Modules

Each Module has 13-25 Lectures, and each Lecture Presentation is narrated and comes with a dynamic transcript.
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356 Quizzes and Assessments

Test your progress throughout the learning process.
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Over 3000 Downloadable References

Full reference list available in both our Diploma packages, downloadable journal articles and additional videos available in our Deluxe Package.
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8 Live Case-Based Tutorials

Live and online group discussions of spine case studies run by our world-class spine faculty.
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Surgical Strategy Assessment

In-depth review from our faculty of your surgical strategy skills with constructive feedback given.
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540 CME Credits

Each successful Lecture Assessment confers 3 CME Credits.
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24 Months Access

The Lectures are available for 24 months from the time you activate the full course.
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Diploma Certificate

Once all elements of the Diploma – Modules, Tutorials, Films and SSA – are completed, you will receive the Diploma Certificate.

Why study the Diploma in Spine Surgery?

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Sharpen your diagnostic acumen and refine your treatment algorithms

Learn how to diagnose quicker and more accurately with the application of evidence-based knowledge and techniques that lead directly to improved patient outcomes and more efficient practice.
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Gain exposure to a vast range of spine cases and pathologies

Tap into expert analysis and discussion of the full spectrum of spine pathologies, and acquire the advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to confidently approach even the most challenging scenarios.
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The direct route to spine mastery

Our course has been carefully curated to provide a clear knowledge pathway to ensure treatment of all spine pathologies to the gold-standard, and the curriculum is revised to keep up with the latest advances in spine surgery.
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Build a strong reputation for specialized spine expertise

Recommended by experienced spine surgeons and professors alike, this Diploma has a proven pedigree in helping surgeons build a strong reputation in spine surgery.
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Crucial feedback from world-class experts on your spine cases

Our tutorials are group case-based discussions lead by a member of our world-class faculty – you will expand your network of world-wide spine experts and get crucial feedback on your own spine cases at the same time.
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Learn from the world spine experts

Our world-class spine faculty includes renowned spine experts, including Max Aebi, Norbert Boos, Yong Qiu, Virginie Lafage, Karin Würtz-Kozak, Kenneth Cheung, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Claudio Lamartina and Daniel K Riew.
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Learn from anywhere in the world

The Diploma is completed entirely online, so you can study on your schedule, fitting it around your caseload while also saving on travel and accommodation costs.
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Endorsed and CME-accredited

The Diploma in Spine Surgery is endorsed by the European Spine Journal and all lectures are accredited by the EACCME. These credits can be converted to American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credits.
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Join the greatest generation of spine surgeons

Our Diploma students are part of the most knowledgeable generation of spine surgeons ever. Join them to boost your spine knowledge, stand out from your peers and improve patient outcomes.

What our students say

I have never done this sort of thing online before and I find it very good, very useful, and very enjoyable.
Jark Bosma

Consultant Spine Surgeon, UK

The eccElearning Diploma is an excellent Master level programme with 180 online top-quality lectures taught by world renowned spine surgeons, tailored to upgrade knowledge and skills in management of various spinal disorders and improve overall outcomes. With CME accreditation by the EACCME and endorsement from the European Spine Journal, this diploma will have a positive impact on safe spinal surgery practice and career development. I highly recommend this course for all aspiring orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Thank you eccElearning !
Dr. Habeeb Azhar Raju

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kuwait

Thank you for a well run course. I feel that the material is excellent and comprehensive.
Dr Jason Coventry

Specialist Neurosurgeon, South Africa

I am so blessed to have had such a great course and thanked myself for giving myself the opportunity by deciding to take this course which has given me further knowledge and experience in spine patient care. You all have to experience it to develop yourself.
Dr.Chok-anan Rittipoldech, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Thailand

The eccElearning Diploma in Spine Surgery is an outstanding programme that I highly recommend to any professional looking to advance their expertise in spine care.

The course is well-structured, offering a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights from leading experts in the field. The interactive modules, up-to-date content, and comprehensive approach made learning both engaging and enriching. I particularly appreciated the focus on the latest advancements in spinal surgery, which has significantly enhanced my clinical practice.

This programme is truly an invaluable resource for anyone dedicated to excellence in spine surgery.

Mantu Jain

Assistant Professor in Orthopedics, India

It has been exciting going through the Spine Diploma program. The program comprehensively covered all aspects of Spine pathology. This gave me a chance to cover areas that I may have overlooked during my fellowship training as fellowship training focused more on the practical aspects of day-to-day patient management as we attended to different patients with different spine pathologies. The spine diploma gave me an opportunity to cover more comprehensively and in a structured manner all aspects of spine pathology through the provided course material as well as the well delivered lectures by eminent teachers from different parts of the world. 

The tutorials gave me an opportunity to present my work for evaluation and critique by the very dedicated faculty as well as my fellow students. This also gave me the opportunity to see how my colleagues from other institutions approached different cases. These interactions with faculty and colleagues will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact in my life. 

The program has helped me elevate my practice to more evidence-based practice that is in line with the universally accepted standard of care.

Dr Benjamin Mukulu Ndeleva

Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Nairobi, Kenya

Completing the eccElearning Spine Diploma was a pivotal milestone in my professional development. I recommend this diploma program without reservation to any clinician committed to advancing their expertise in spine surgery. It sets an exemplary standard for academic integrity, professional rigor, and clinical relevance.
Tewodros Asegie Yirdaw, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Ethiopia

It was absolutely fantastic to have a peer to peer discussion with the professor and other colleagues and have access to invaluable knowledge and in depth feedback from one of the Grand Masters. I would recommend this program to all surgeons seeking to have an in depth discussion with the Master while having the chance to pick his brains when it comes to presenting one’s own cases.
Mr Thomas A. Pagonis MD, FRCS, PhD

Consultant Spine Surgeon, Greece

The most comprehensive spinal course with the latest information about diagnostic and treatment procedures in the surgery of the spine.

It includes the most complete data about new materials, tips and tricks in scoliosis surgery, degenerative processes, spinal trauma and tumor surgery of the spine – they are all presented here.

One course, one way through all the modules – it’s the most direct way to understand the Spine. To my surgeon colleagues, don’t waste any more time, take the course!

Dmytro Yevmino, MD, PhD

Consultant Neurosurgeon, Germany

This course is beyond my expectation. I have the opportunity to have tutorials and in-depth discussions with so many world-class spine surgeons. I also have a chance to have my surgical skill assessed by Prof. Aebi. Now I have a better understanding of spinal problems and can confidently assess and treat them according to the gold standard. I would encourage all the spine surgeons to enroll in this program.
Dr. Phedy

SpOT-Spine, Indonesia

My decision to join the spine diploma programme by eccElearning was a good one. This course helped me to reinforce my basic knowledge and skills and fill the lacunae I had in my understanding of various spine pathologies. This course has helped me make better decisions regarding treatment of various spine conditions, and also to adapt state-of-the-art evidence-based treatment for my patients.

I benefited a lot from the lectures, surgical videos, and references provided with each lectures. The exams after each lecture and each module motivated me to thoroughly learn the content. I benefited most from the [tutorial] case discussions for each module which helped me to interact with colleagues and experienced tutors from all over the world, and understand spine surgery practices they follow and incorporate relevant things in my practice. The eccElearning technical team was very helpful in guiding me during each step of this course and was very prompt in replying to my queries.

Overall after completing spine diploma course I have become a better spine surgeon with better decision making capability

Sabari Girish R

Consultant Spine Surgeon, Kerala, India

This course is a comprehensive spine surgery course from renowned spine surgeons all over the world. The lectures are up-to-date on current research and the tutorials are lively and interesting. It has widened my scope and improved my critical thinking while approaching spine pathologies. It has been a great experience. I recommend this course for surgeons practicing spine surgery but don’t have time to go on a fellowship.
Azarias K.Admasu, MD, FCS (ECSA)

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The knowledge gained from this diploma greatly enhanced my spine practice.
Moses Kimani

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & Lecturer, Kenya

Through the eccElearning program, the Diploma in Spine Surgery, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of spine care, from foundational principles to the management of complex spine disorders. Learning from leading experts in the field, this training has been pivotal in refining my knowledge of spine disease treatment, resolving previous uncertainties, and standardizing the care I provide.

For someone working in the developing world, where resources are often limited, the knowledge I gained has significantly expanded my ability to care for patients with spine conditions. This enhanced expertise has had a profound impact on the quality of care I am able to offer.

Abraham Tadele Gebremedihen, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

I have gained important knowledge – comprehensive and to the point. It helped me a lot in my spine practice as well as teaching to my juniors. Every topic is important and covered in detail. This background knowledge is most important in development of skills and safe practice.
Waqar Hassan

Assistant Professor, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan

I am so lucky to have met such a programme. It has excellent content, given by excellent instructors and teaches everything about spine for all spine surgeons. This programme is a great opportunity to upgrade knowledge for experienced surgeons and also offers excellent training for beginners. Thank you eccElearning.
Hayati Aygun

Assistant Professor, Medicabil Spine Centre, Bursa, Turkey

Accredited & Endorsed

Fulfil your professional requirements and gain 3 CME Credits for each Lecture Assessment passed – all Lectures are accredited by the EACCME. Credits can be converted to American Medical Assocation PRA Category 1 Credits. The Diploma is endorsed by the European Spine Journal.

Enrolment

It takes approximately 3 hours of study to complete each Lecture, with study material and references readily available for those who want to find out more. Each Module can be completed in 2-3 months, and the whole Programme in 12-18 months.

You can enrol and start the Diploma in Spine Surgery immediately. Either enrol on the full programme at once or go through the Diploma Module-by-Module.

Diploma in Spine Surgery - Essential Package

Diploma in Spine Surgery

Essential Package

The full Diploma, but without downloadable references included.

Enrol with One-Time Fee – €3799

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Enrol in Five Monthly Instalments of €799

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What's included (click for more details)
Spine Diploma Essential Package Includes:

  • 180 Online Spine Surgery Lectures in 9 Modules
  • Reference abstracts
  • 356 Quizzes and Assessments
  • 16 Surgical Access Films
  • 8 Live Online Tutorial events
  • 540 CME Credits
  • 9 Online Module Examinations
  • Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
  • Digital Certificate
  • 3000 Downloadable references (Deluxe Package Only)
  • Printed Certificate (Deluxe Package Only)

Ideal if: you have access to article libraries from all major publishers, or if you just need a refresher course.

References: You will be able to see reference information (title, authors, journal etc) and the abstract, but not be able to download the full reference.

Enrolment: When you pay and enrol, you will be issued with an Activation Key for your Diploma to use on lms.eccelearning.com. The course will be available to you for 24 months.

Diploma in Spine Surgery - Foundation Bundle

Diploma in Spine Surgery

Deluxe Package

The full Diploma with over 3000 downloadable references including book chapters and journal articles.

Enrol with One-Time Fee – €4799

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Enrol in Five Monthly Instalments of €999

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What's included (click for more details)
Spine Diploma Deluxe Package includes:

  • 180 Online Spine Surgery Lectures in 9 Modules
  • 4200 Reference Abstracts
  • 3000 Downloadable Reference Articles and Additional Videos
  • 356 Quizzes and Assessments
  • 16 Surgical Access Films
  • 8 Live Online Tutorial events
  • 540 CME Credits
  • 9 Online Module Examinations
  • Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
  • Printed & Digital Certificate

Ideal if: you are early in your spine career, or you want to save time in looking for references and don’t have access to reference libraries.

References: You will be able to see reference information (title, authors, journal etc) and the abstract of all references, and be able to download references (of which there are over 3000 available) and additional videos directly from the relevant lecture.

Enrolment: When you pay and enrol, you will be issued with an Activation Key for your Diploma to use on lms.eccelearning.com. The course will be available to you for 24 months.

Please Note: Packages differ only in included content. They both result in the same level of qualification

Bursaries and Group Discounts

Financial aid is available for our courses – there’s a bursary fund for surgeons in low- to middle- income countries, and there are also group discounts available worldwide.

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Modules of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Each Module is available as either the Essential Package (€459 per Module) or the Deluxe Package (€549 per Module).

Module 1 – Basic Science of the Spine

Spine Science Module Info and Enrolment
Spine Science - Module 1 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 2 – Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine

Cervical Spine Info and Enrolment
Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine - Module 2 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 3 – Degenerative Disorders of the Thoracolumbar Spine

Thoracolumbar Spine Info and Enrolment
Degenerative Disorders of the Thoracolumbar Spine - Module 3 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 4 – Adult Spinal Deformity

Adult Spinal Deformity Info and Enrolment
Adult Spinal Deformity - Module 4 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 5 – Paediatric Spinal Deformity

Paediatric Spinal Deformity Info and Enrolment
Paediatric Spinal Deformity - Module 5 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 6 – Spinal Trauma and Fractures

Spinal Trauma Info and Enrolment
Spinal Trauma and Fractures - Module 6 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 7 – Spinal Tumours

Spinal Tumours Info and Enrolment
Spine Tumours - Module 7 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 8 – Spinal Infections and Inflammation

Spinal Infections Info and Enrolment
Spine Infections and Inflammation - Module 8 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Module 9 – Complications and Revisions in Spinal Surgery

Spine Surgery Complications Info and Enrolment
Spine Surgery Complications and Revisions - Module 9 of the Diploma in Spine Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do this course?
There are no strict eligibility requirements. However, it is aimed at Surgeons and Fellows who are presented with spine cases and want to improve their knowledge. In order to complete the Diploma, you need to be able to provide spine case studies for the Online Tutorials and provide a spine surgery video for the Online Surgical Strategy Assessment.

Residents can also benefit from the Diploma, particularly if they wish to boost their chances of a Spine Fellowship. However, they should start with the Residents’ Spine Programme first.

How do I get awarded the Diploma?
To be awarded the Diploma, you must:

  • Successfully pass all online Lecture Assessments
  • Successfully pass all 9 Module Examinations
  • View all 16 Surgical Access Films
  • Attend all 8 Online Spine Tutorials
  • Successfully pass the Online Surgical Strategy Assessment
How long will the Diploma take to complete?

The typical completion time for most Students is 12-18 Months, based on 7-9 hours of study per week.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Spine Surgery is available for 24 months after your initial enrolment, but can be extended in special circumstances.

Does it teach any hands-on skills?
This is an education-only course – there’s no practical component to this Diploma. Your practical hands-on skills will be honed via your clinical work in your institution or spine fellowship.
When and where are Tutorials held?
Module Tutorials are delivered online via video conferencing. The Tutorials are scheduled according to student and tutor circumstances and availability.