Swiss Association of Psychiatric Trainees: Svpa-Asmap-Asap

13/10/2025

🧠 Residents’ Day & SSPP Congress 2025 in Basel

An inspiring event bringing together over 160 psychiatry trainees for hands-on workshops, debates, and discussions on the future of mental health training. From ethical challenges in psychedelic therapy to the evolution of the bio-psycho-social model, it was a day that truly put residents at the center.

A huge thank-you to everyone who contributed to this vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas!

📍 Next stop: Lugano — 16.09.2026!
We’re already looking forward to the next Residents’ Day in beautiful Ticino. See you there!

The 2nd edition of Residents’ Day, the event dedicated to psychiatry trainees within the Swiss Congress of Psychiatry, took place on 17 September at UPK

01/08/2025

Winner of the EFPT StandOut Award, the Leadership Working Group is thrilled to announce the fourth edition of the "Growing a Psychiatrist course, a Personal and Professional Development Program" 🗣️🧠🌷designed specifically for young psychiatrists!

Dive into the Content! 💫
This 12-week program is structured into three transformative modules:
1. Focus on Self: Prioritize what matters, achieve your goals, and stand firm on your boundaries.
2. Part of a Team: Enhance communication, promote ideas, and discover team roles and group dynamics.
3. Paying it Forward: Develop leadership and coaching skills, and take the first steps to becoming a coach and facilitator.

Each session is designed to empower you both personally and professionally.

Applications open on the 1st of August. If you have any questions please contact leadership-wg@efpt.eu.

Get ready to grow! 🌱
EFPT - European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees

16/07/2025

⏳ Up to One Year of Delay: FMH Title Approvals on Hold ⏳

FMH title recognitions are currently subject to severe delays at ISFM-SIWF, in some cases up to 12 months. These ongoing administrative issues are disrupting the training paths and future careers of psychiatric trainees in Switzerland.

SVPA-ASMAP-ASAP is actively mobilised and in close contact with VSAO-ASMAC, SGPP-SSPP, ISFM-SIWF and the FMH, advocating for the rights of psychiatry trainees and demanding urgent structural solutions.

📄 In our latest article, you'll find:
• A clear explanation of what’s happening
• Our ongoing advocacy efforts on your behalf
• What you can concretely do right now

🔗 https://svpa-asmap.ch/information-on-the-current-isfm-siwf-delays/

We will continue to keep you informed, stay tuned and stay empowered.