Become a member
Benefits of becoming member of the Young Confederation:
- Access to the Young Confederation multimedia learning portal.
- Regular information by email about the Young Confederation news and events via newsletters and social media.
- Opportunity to apply for Confederation grants, awards, fellowships and observerships.
- Discounts on standard registration fees to Confederation congresses and educational events.
- Reduced online subscription to the official Journal of the Confederation "European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology", including online access to all regular issues of the Journal and any supplements, see the information here.
- Access to ENT & Audiology News e-magazines and e-newsletters direct to your inbox every month at no cost.
- Inclusion in the Young Confederation community- easily connect with your peers, ask for advice, publicise your own events and receive support and friendship.
No membership fees
Who can become member of the Young Confederation:
- ENT doctors and other ENT-related professionals who are practicing and/or are in training in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and are younger than 45 years of age at the time of the application.
- The membership with the Young Confederation ends automatically at the end of the year in which the respective member turns 45.
Required documents
Applicants must send the following documents by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. :
- A copy of an ID card or passport to confirm the applicant’s date of birth.
- A document confirming that the applicant is an ENT doctor or ENT trainee. Any of the following documents are accepted:
- Proof of membership in a Confederation subspecialty society or in the national ORL-HNS society of the applicant’s country.
- A document in English signed by the Head of Department or supervisor of the institution/organization where the applicant works or is completing their residency/training.
- A copy of a medical license, specialist certificate, residency certificate, or hospital/university identification document indicating affiliation with an ENT department or training program. The document must be submitted in English. If the original document is not available in English, please provide either a translated English version or a confirmation in English signed by a representative of the institution/organization.
All files will be deleted once the verification process has been completed.
Professional standing
Applicants must be in good standing with the medical regulatory authorities in their country of residence or practice. This includes holding a valid license to practice medicine (where applicable) and not being subject to any disciplinary or ethical sanctions at the time of application.