Pre-Congress Course
Pre-Congress Course


Pre-Congress Course of TICOM & IOS 2026 Chengdu:

International Obesity Society -Tianfu Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Specialist Training Program


Date:​ 30th July, 2026 (Pre-Congress Day before IOS 2026 Chengdu)

Location:​ The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu / Designated Training Facilities

08:00-09:30 Guided Tour - Outpatient Department and Inpatient Ward

The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu

09:30-12:30 Live Surgery Observation (Theater Viewing)

Hospital Operating Theater

12:30-13:00 Interactive Q&A Session with Surgical Team

Hospital Conference Room

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break (Provided on-site)

14:00-17:00 Hands-On Animal Wet-Lab (Experimental Surgical Procedures on Porcine Models)

Animal Lab Facility

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB)

• Sleeve Gastrectomy with Transit Bipartition (SG-TB)

• Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy SILSG

17:00-17:30 Certificate Presentation Ceremony

Conference Venue

Note to Participants:

Please wear appropriate surgical attire for the observation and hands-on sessions.

Transportation between the hospital and the main conference venue will be arranged.

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided during the break.

Details are subject to change and will be announced on-site.

Past Events:

Registration Fee for International Delegates:

On or before 25th July 2026 (Early Bird):
Delegates (IOS Members): USD 500
Delegates (Non-IOS Members): USD 600
Full-time Students: USD 400*

25th July 2026 and after:
Delegates (IOS Members): USD 600
Delegates (Non-IOS Members): USD 700
Full-time Students: USD 500*

* Notes for Full-time Students:
To receive free registration, all Full-time Students MUST:
(1) Be a Student Member of the IOS; and
(2) Attend the TICOM & IOS Congress 2026 Chengdu; and (3) Send a valid Student ID or a Proof of Full-time Student Status signed the Department Head of the institution, to the IOS Secretariat via email: iObesitySociety@gmail.com
Otherwise, they should register as delegates.

Cancellation:

A cancellation charge of USD 60.00 will be applicable for any cancellation made on or before 25 July 2026. No refund will be applicable for cancellations after the date.


For local delegates, please contact the IOS China Chapter for registration.
中国大陆地区的参会者请咨询IOS中国分会,请通过微信服务号:肥胖代谢网 报名!


Please fill in the Registration Form below and pay the registration fee.

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