Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología

What Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología does

Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT) is a Chilean nonprofit professional medical society that serves as the principal national body for licensed orthopedic surgeons, trauma specialists, residents, and fellows practicing in Chile. The organization has been running its annual national congress since at least 1964, with the 62nd edition scheduled for November 18–21, 2026. SCHOT also operates five regional filiales (Antofagasta, Valparaíso, Biobío-Ñuble, Centro Sur, and Sur), subspecialty committees spanning spine, hip, knee, shoulder/elbow, hand/microsurgery, ankle/foot, pediatric orthopedics, and oncology, and runs fellowship programs in partnership with DGOU and SECOT.

SCHOT's revenue model is built on three identifiable streams: recurring annual membership fees (which grant portal access, certificate validation, and discount pricing), event registration fees for the annual congress and a portfolio of official and sponsored courses (e.g., Pediatric Hip Surgery at CLP 390,000 for members, USD 550 for international/SLAOTI), and transactional social-activity attachments (CLP 30,000–55,000). Distribution is event-driven and direct: in-person courses at Chilean hotels and convention centers, regional filial meetings at local hospitals, online courses and webinars via Zoom, and a self-serve member portal at socios.schot.org. Marketing is multi-channel — website, weekly email newsletters, Instagram (@schot.cl), and dedicated congress landing pages.

Core product portfolio includes the flagship annual congress, the Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (published with Thieme Revinter), the SCHOT Bulletin, a weekly newsletter, online and official course catalogs, sponsored courses, free-paper submission platforms, and the DGOU/SECOT scholarship programs. Key partnerships include EPOS (core; co-organized Pediatric Hip Surgery Course), Thieme Revinter (core; official journal publisher), and SLAOTI and Global Elbow Network (minor; cross-regional and elbow subspecialty collaboration). SCHOT employs approximately 19 people and is headquartered in Las Condes, Santiago Metropolitan Region.

Name

Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología

Legal name

Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología

Website

https://schot.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCHOT is a Chilean nonprofit professional medical society serving orthopedic and trauma surgeons through its annual national congress, subspecialty courses, regional filiales, fellowship programs, and the Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Trauma (HLAKALAD)

Keywords

• Medical society services
• Orthopedic education
• Continuing medical education
• Scientific publications
• Professional medical congresses

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees charged to orthopedic and trauma surgeons who join SCHOT. Members receive access to the member portal, discounted event registration, digital bulletins, and official publications.
2. Event registration fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for annual congresses, specialized courses, symposiums, and regional meetings. Pricing varies by membership status (SCHOT member vs non-member) and professional category.
3. Social activity fees: Optional social event fees for networking activities organized during courses and congresses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

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Core offering

Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT) is the national professional medical society for orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Chile. It provides continuing medical education through an annual national congress, specialized in-person and online courses, subspecialty committee meetings, regional filial activities, and fellowship programs (DGOU-SCHOT, SECOT-SCHOT). SCHOT also publishes the official scientific journal Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (with Thieme Revinter), digital bulletins, and weekly newsletters, and operates a secure member portal for registration, certificate validation, and member-only content access.

Product overview

Sociedad Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT) is a professional medical society offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and professional services for orthopedic and traumatology specialists in Chile. The organization provides annual national congresses, official and online courses, regional branch meetings, and subspecialty committee meetings. SCHOT also publishes the Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (in partnership with Thieme), weekly newsletters, and digital bulletins. Members access a secure portal for event registration and certificate validation. The society supports professional development through scholarships, fellowships, and a digital library containing publications and educational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sociedad Chilena de Tobillo y Pie: Specialized society/committee focused on ankle and foot pathology, organizing dedicated congresses and courses
• Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía de Hombro y Codo
• Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía de Cadera
• Sociedad Chilena de Mano y Microcirugía
• Sociedad Chilena de Oncología Ortopédica

Products and services

• SCHOT Annual Congress (Congreso Chileno de Ortopedia y Traumatología) Annual national congress bringing together orthopedic and traumatology specialists for scientific presentations, free papers, workshops, and networking. The 62nd Congress is scheduled for November 18-21, 2026.
• Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SCHOT Journal) Official scientific publication of SCHOT publishing original research, clinical case reviews, surgical techniques, and specialty topics. Published in collaboration with Thieme Revinter.
• SCHOT Bulletin (Boletín SCHOT) Digital bulletins serving as the primary communication medium between SCHOT and its members, containing society news and updates.
• SCHOT Weekly Newsletter (Informativo Semanal) Weekly informational bulletins providing members with regular updates on activities, events, and society news.
• Official Courses 2026 (Cursos Oficiales) Official in-person courses organized by SCHOT covering various orthopedic subspecialties including ankle/foot surgery, elbow pathology, pediatric hip surgery, knee athenaeum, and sarcoma oncology.
• Online Courses (Cursos Online) Distance learning educational modules covering orthopedic topics such as traumatological emergencies and bone reconstruction principles.
• Sponsored Courses (Cursos Patrocinados) Third-party courses sponsored by SCHOT covering topics such as robotic surgery, hip fracture management, and ankle/foot surgery techniques.
• Subspecialty Committee Meetings Regular meetings of various subspecialty committees including Column/Spine, Hip, Shoulder/Elbow, Hand/Microsurgery, Ankle/Foot, Knee/Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Trauma.
• Regional Branch Meetings (Filiales) Regional branch meetings held throughout Chile including Antofagasta (II Región), Valparaíso (V Región), Biobío-Ñuble (VIII Región), Centro Sur (O'Higgins/Maule), and Sur (Araucanía/Los Ríos) branches.
• Member Portal (Portal Socios) Secure online portal for SCHOT members providing access to event registration, certificate validation, and member-only content.
• Scholarships and Fellowships (Becas y Formación) Training programs including DGOU-SCHOT and SECOT-SCHOT scholarships (international exchange fellowships), and national fellows training programs for orthopedic surgeons.
• Free Papers Platform (Trabajos Libres) Online platform for submitting and evaluating abstracts for congress presentations including oral, e-poster, and video formats.
• Pediatric Traumatology Book (Libro Traumatología Infantil) Digital book on pediatric traumatology published by SCHOT, available in the digital library.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPOS collaborates with SCHOT to co-organize the Advanced Course on Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Surgery. This partnership brings international expertise to Chile through combined theoretical sessions, practical Dry Lab workshops, and conferences delivered by national and international specialists. The course is held annually in Santiago.
• Global Elbow NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Elbow Network sponsors the 1st Comprehensive Elbow Pathology Course (CODO 360°), contributing to the international collaboration and knowledge exchange in elbow surgery. The network provides expertise and potentially international speakers for the course.
• Sociedad Latinoamericana de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SLAOTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLAOTI members receive international member pricing for SCHOT events, including the Pediatric Hip Surgery Advanced Course. This regional orthopedic society partnership facilitates Latin American professional exchange.
• Thieme RevintercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThieme Revinter is the publishing partner for the official scientific journal of SCHOT - Revista Chilena de Ortopedia y Traumatología. The journal publishes peer-reviewed clinical research, reviews, surgical techniques, and case studies, providing international visibility for Chilean orthopedic research.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Largest orthopedic professional society in the US, offering annual meetings, CME courses, and the Journal of the AAOS. Directly comparable national society model serving orthopedic surgeons with education and publications.
• European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT): Pan-European orthopedic federation coordinating national societies. Comparable in mission (education, congress, research) but operates as an umbrella rather than a national society.

Direct peers

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (DGOU): German orthopedic and trauma surgery society partnered with SCHOT via the DGOU-SCHOT fellowship program. Comparable large European national society structure with subspecialty sections and CME programming.
• Sociedad Española de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología (SECOT): Spanish national orthopedic society with active partnership with SCHOT (SECOT-SCHOT fellowship). Operates with same model: membership, annual congress, subspecialty committees, and scientific publications.
• Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (SBOT): Brazilian national orthopedic society offering annual congresses, specialized courses, and a scientific journal. Closest direct peer given geographic proximity and similar Portuguese/Spanish-language orthopedic professional association structure.
• Sociedad Latinoamericana de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SLAOTI): Latin American regional orthopedic umbrella organization with direct partnership and pricing arrangement with SCHOT. Represents the natural regional expansion pathway for SCHOT.
• Asociación Argentina de Ortopedia y Traumatología (AAOT): Argentine orthopedic society serving as a regional peer in the Southern Cone. Same business model: membership, annual congress, regional chapters, and journal publication.
• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA): UK national orthopedic professional association offering annual congress, subspecialty sections, and the Bone & Joint Journal. Comparable long-established national society with CME and research mandate.
• Sociedad Mexicana de Ortopedia y Traumatología (SMOT): Mexican national orthopedic society serving as a direct regional peer in Latin America. Operates with similar congress, course, and publication model targeting Spanish-speaking orthopedic surgeons.
• Société Française de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique (SOFCOT): French national orthopedic society offering annual congress (SOFCOT Congress) and the Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique. Same model as SCHOT with comparable scale and subspecialty structure.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/schot.cl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schot-chile

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