Swiss Society of Nephrology (SSN) / Schweizerische Gesellschaft fur Nephrologie (SGN)

SSN is the professional organization of the Swiss Nephrologists and the Swiss Scientists working in the field of Nephrology and its associated topics. SSN was founded in 1969 by 17 members. Today SSN has more than 200 active members.
Tasks, Activities and Goals • SSN represents, promotes and defends the interest of its members toward the Swiss people and toward the Swiss political and medical institutions.
• encourages and supports basic and clinical research around the kidney and its associated diseases and Organizes an annual scientific meeting, CME-days with courses in ultrasound, urine sediment, renal transplantation etc.
• fosters the quality of current Nephrology practice in Switzerland
• operates the Swiss Dialysis Registry
• Organizes the board exams, controls and validates continued education in Nephrology and controls the 6-year curriculum for obtaining the FMH title of a specialist in Nephrology, in accordance with federal laws
• Promotes and supports trainees and research fellows below 40 years of age interested in an academic, clinical or research career in Nephrology