The number of participating surgeons ranges between 4 and 10, depending on the type of course. Training is carried out either individually or in pairs at each work station. This small group size has been proven didactically superior and allows the tutors to concentrate on each individual and thus optimize the success of this course.

A very important course element is the operating theatre visits, which establishes a link between training and clinical reality.

For colon or abdominal operations vessels are perfused in a pulsating technique, so that participants can practice various dissection and coagulation techniques in a near reality situation.

The courses at MIC Training Centre at University of Tuebingen, Germany are recommended by the Surgical Association for Endoscopy and Sonography (CAES), The German Society for Surgery, The German Society for Visceral Surgery, the Surgical Association for Minimally Invasive Surgery (CAMIC) and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).