Vital Schreiber

Vital Schreiber is a prominent Swiss surgeon and the president of the Zürich Surgical Society (CGZH). He serves as the head of surgery and visceral surgery at the Uster Hospital, where he oversees the training of young surgeons, including those like Federico Mazzola. Schreiber has been vocal about the challenges facing surgical education in Switzerland, particularly regarding the practical training of young surgeons who often spend more time on administrative tasks than in the operating room. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the need for better planning in the training and availability of surgical procedures to ensure that future generations of surgeons are well-prepared to operate.