Slovensko zdravniško društvo

Founded in 1861, Slovensko zdravniško društvo is a non-profit association based in Ljubljana, Slovenia working on health, education, community development.

The Slovenian Medical Association (Slovensko zdravniško društvo, SZD) is a voluntary, independent, non-partisan professional association of doctors, dentists and final-year medical students working in Slovenia, founded in 1861. It is one of the oldest medical organisations in Central Europe. The association works through a network of 13 regional societies, more than 100 professional sections and 27 professional councils, and has over 4,500 members. It transfers professional knowledge, organises continuing postgraduate education and training, contributes to specialisation content, and publishes professional periodicals, including the Zdravniški vestnik journal together with the Slovenian Medical Academy. The Republic of Slovenia recognises the association as serving the public interest in health care and research. It also takes public positions on health policy and organises an annual congress.