The Swiss Society of Pneumology (SSP) is an association which essentially brings together Swiss doctors who deal with lung and respiratory diseases. Through its activities, the SSP promotes knowledge and action in the field of prevention, detection and treatment of lung and respiratory diseases in Switzerland. Its main focus is on providing and retaining specialists in the field of lung and respiratory diseases.

The Society for Thoracic Surgery represents the concerns of thoracic surgery in Switzerland. The scientific society aims at the further development of its field and cares for the interests of initial, further and continuing training, as well as research and patient care. The close cooperation of its members and the continuous exchange of experience with Swiss and foreign specialist societies and colleagues serve these goals.