How to become a member
The society is composed of ordinary members, extraordinary members, collective members and honorary members.
The following healthcare professionals may become ordinary members as from 2024:
a) Doctors specialising in paediatrics FMH (or with an equivalent foreign qualification) practising in Switzerland, provided that they are regularly involved in the medical care of newborn babies.
b) Nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and other health professionals working in Switzerland and primarily involved in the care of newborn babies.
Extraordinary membership is open to all physicians who do not qualify for ordinary membership.
Membership fees
CHF 200.00 : Ordinary Member - specialist physician, paediatricians FMH (or equivalent foreign qualification) working in Switzerland, provided that they are regularly involved in the medical care of newborns.
CHF 100.00 : Ordinary Member - nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals working in Switzerland and primarily engaged in the care of newborns.
CHF 100.00 : Extraordinary Member - doctors who do not meet the conditions for ordinary membership, as well as representatives of non-profit parents' associations in the field of neonatology.
Membership application
Membership in the society is open to all physicians, nurses, midwives and allied health care professionals regularly involved in the care of neonates. Applications should be sent to the President, together with a CV and a covering letter. Admission is approved by the Board Committee, which informs the General Assembly.
President
Philipp Meyer
Abteilung für Neonatologie
Klinik für Kinder und Jugendliche
Kantonsspital Aarau AG
Tellstrasse 25
5001 Aarau