09/07/2026

Last month, Prof. Dmitry Popkov welcomed Dr. Ahmet Sinan Sarı from Turkey for a week-long EPOS observership at the Ilizarov Center in Kurgan, Russia. In this article, he shares his experience as observership host.

30/06/2026

As part of the EPOS Podcast series, Darius Rad recently interviewed the EPOS Scientific Committee to discuss what it takes to develop a successful research project: from the initial motivation and finding an idea ,all the way to getting a research project funded. This article is a summary of their conversation.

23/06/2026

Vasyl Suvorov, MD, PhD completed an observership at the Paediatric Orthopaedic Department in "Sophia" Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam under the supervision of Dr. Dagmar Kempink. In this article, he reflects on his experience and shares his key takeaways from the observership.

06/03/2026

In 2024, EPOS invited leading female members in orthopaedic paediatrics to share their stories. Conducted in the spirit of International Women's Day, the Women of EPOS podcast series offers an intimate and inspiring window into what drew these women to this demanding specialty, the challenges they faced along the way, and how they are paving the way for others entering the field. 

25/02/2026

Asst. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Kozlu completed an EPOS Paediatric Sports Observership at the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB), under the mentorship of Dr Győző Lehoczky and Prof. Dr Heide Elke Viehweger. In this article, he reflects on his experience and the value of observerships.

20/01/2026

As we welcome the new year, paediatric orthopaedic surgeons around Europe and beyond are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events in their field: the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) Annual Meeting in 2026. Hosted in the city stunningly beautiful city of Seville, EPOS 2026 promises an exciting blend of cutting-edge science, networking opportunities, and rich cultural experiences.

07/10/2025

Medical observerships present a unique opportunity to watch and learn from fellow paediatric orthopaedic surgeons. In this article, Dr Ioannis Orfanos reflects on his experience at the Paediatric Orthopaedic Department  of Sophia Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam where he completed a week-long observership under the supervision of Clinic Director Dr. Dagmar Kempink.

08/03/2025

On International Women’s Day, EPOS proudly celebrates the talented and dedicated women of EPOS and all women in paediatric orthopaedics. To mark the occasion, we are sharing a special video featuring some of our members as they share why being part of EPOS is so valuable to them.