Suomen Työterveyslääkäriyhdistys ry

Finnish Association of Occupational Health Physicians

Suomen Työterveyslääkäriyhdistys ry (STLY)

Established in 1946, with a membership of about 1 650 occupational health physicians
The association is governed by its members, who exercise their power through the Spring and Autumn General Meetings. The Autumn General Meeting elects a Council consisting of a chairperson and 15 members who represent local branches of the association.
The Council is responsible for running the everyday business of the association.

Aims

to promote occupational health care in all sectors of employment
to improve members' professional skills and promote ethical practices
to promote members' work ability and well-being
to co-operate with all actors endeavouring to enhance and support Finnish occupational health care
to support research on occupational health care

Activities

Työterveyslääkäri, a journal for occupational health physicians, published four times a year
lively professional training
website www.stly.fi
production and sale of occupational health materials, e.g. forms and information brochures
promotion of members own occupational health care
grants to members
a holiday apartment for members at Vierumäki
office: The Finnish Medical Society Duodecim
Kalevankatu 11 A, PO Box 713
FIN-00101 Helsinki
Finland
Tel.: +358 9 6188 5211

How to apply for the membership