Smith+Nephew, a UK-based medical technology company specialising in orthopaedics, advanced wound management and sports medicine, has announced the opening of the purpose-built Smith+Nephew Academy Munich, a new centre for surgical innovation and training.

S+N Academy Munich will provide a central European hub for surgeons from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Surgeons and other healthcare specialists will learn the latest surgical techniques using the most advanced technology available, and practice surgical techniques using both hands-on and fully immersive digital interactive experiences.

It is the latest addition to a global network of nine Academies, across three continents. At its peak, S+N Academy Munich is expected to train up to 5,000 global healthcare providers at the site each year.

Additionally, S+N Academy Munich will also serve as a hub to connect healthcare professionals with its global marketing and research and development teams to test and validate new technologies.

'In 2023, we launched more than 20 new products in orthopaedics, sports medicine and wound care. The evolution of new technologies is allowing us to constantly realise, develop and implement what's possible in healthcare, improving outcomes for patients and meeting the demands of health systems worldwide,' said Kenneth Garcia, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Orthopaedics International, Smith+Nephew.