The SCTO is a Swiss not-for-profit association based in Bern. Our ordinary members are the five Swiss university hospitals, the cantonal hospital in St. Gallen, the Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC) in Ticino, the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS), and the Collège des Doyens (Deans of the medical faculties of the Swiss universities). As a not-for-profit institution involved in clinical research, the Swiss Paraplegic Centre (SPC) in Nottwil is the SCTO’s first associated member.
The Steering Board runs the SCTO from a strategic point of view and consist of representatives from the member institutions. The Executive Office in Bern manages the day-to-day business of the organisation. The Advisory Board is an independent committee that supports the Steering Board in strategic decision-making.