Smith+Nephew opens new state-of-the-art surgical innovation and training centre in the heart of Munich

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Smith+Nephew announces opening of Smith+Nephew Academy Munich, a new centre for surgical innovation and training.

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• Smith+Nephew Academy Munich will provide a central European hub for surgeons to learn the latest surgical techniques using advanced technology.
• At its peak, the academy is expected to train up to 5,000 global healthcare providers each year.
• The academy will also serve as a hub to connect healthcare professionals with marketing and R&D teams to test and validate new technologies.

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LONDON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company specialising in orthopaedics, advanced wound management and sports medicine, is pleased to announce the opening of the purpose-built Smith+Nephew Academy Munich, a new centre for surgical innovation and training.

S+N Academy Munich, situated in Kustermann Park in the heart of the city, 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.

S+N Academy Munich 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.

'Our investment in S+N Academy Munich is part of a global commitment to drive innovation and learning in medical technology, creating an environment where the best healthcare providers can learn, collaborate, and innovate in order to meet the needs of their patients,' said Cynthia Walker, Global Senior Vice President for Medical Education, Smith+Nephew.

The ageing population, particularly in industrialised countries, has led to a growing demand for new technology and digital solutions to both improve outcomes and meet the cost-efficiencies demanded by value-oriented healthcare systems. Smith+Nephew is committed to ongoing investment in research and development to further our purpose of ensuring patients can live their Life Unlimited. The new S+N Academy Munich is another major investment in the training and education of healthcare professionals. 

'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.

About Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology company focused on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. We exist to restore people's bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. We call this purpose 'Life Unlimited'. Our 19,000 employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients' lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global business units of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT and Advanced Wound Management.

Founded in Hull, UK, in 1856, we now operate in more than 100 countries, and generated annual sales of $5.2 billion in 2022. Smith+Nephew is a constituent of the FTSE100 (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN). The terms 'Group' and 'Smith+Nephew' are used to refer to Smith & Nephew plc and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

For more information about Smith+Nephew, please visit www.smith-nephew.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Smith+Nephew Academy Munich?

Smith+Nephew Academy Munich is a centre for surgical innovation and training.

How many healthcare providers will the academy train each year?

At its peak, the academy is expected to train up to 5,000 global healthcare providers each year.

What is the goal of Smith+Nephew's investment in research and development?

Smith+Nephew is committed to ongoing investment in research and development to improve outcomes for patients and meet the demands of health systems worldwide.

What technologies will be used in the training at the academy?

The academy will use advanced technology for surgeons to learn the latest surgical techniques.

Will Smith+Nephew Academy Munich collaborate with healthcare professionals?

Yes, the academy will serve as a hub to connect healthcare professionals with marketing and R&D teams to test and validate new technologies.