APPLY NOW TO BECOME
SECEC CERTIFIED
Recognising professionals specialised in shoulder and/or elbow surgery
Fully booked for 2026
What is the SECEC Certificate
Designed to recognise and accredit orthopaedic surgeons based in Europe who specialise in shoulder and/ or elbow surgery, obtaining the SECEC Certificate will demonstrate your advanced knowledge in the field.
Gain recognition as a SECEC Certified Surgeon and join an exclusive network of experts.
The oral exam will take place the day before our annual congress, and will assess your knowledge in five areas: Basic Science, Trauma, Tendons, Sports Injuries and Arthritis.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career!
Timeline for application
Jan 10th
Early Bird Deadline
March 10th
Application Deadline
May 2026
Exam Schedule Confirmation
Sept 1st 2026
Oral Examination in Barcelona
Start your online application
All surgeons who treat shoulder and/ or elbow conditions on a regular basis are invited to apply! The certificate will be awarded to professionals who demonstrate a high level of competence and a strong knowledge base, ensuring they can safely perform shoulder and/or elbow surgery in Europe.
The SECEC Curriculum should be used as the reference knowledge base for preparing for the oral exam. Please refer to the Certificate Guidelines for complete information and to check the elligibility criteria.
Key documents
Certificate Guidelines
Everything you need to know before starting your application
SECEC Curriculum
Please refer to this document to prepare for the examination
Application Checklist
Make sure you follow the steps to apply for the Certificate
Maintain your Certification
To demonstrate continued expertise and ongoing engagement with the shoulder and elbow community, certificate holders enter a 5-year maintenance cycle.
Keep your certification active by participating in annual congresses, maintaining your membership, and reporting relevant professional development activities.
Requirements
Active SECEC Membership
Annual Congress Participation
Continuing Professional Development