EDF membership
Applications assessed once per year · Decisions in January
EDF membership
Join Europe's leaders in dermato-venereology
The European Dermatology Forum EDF) is a non-profit dermatology organization dedicated to strengthening the impact of dermatology in the medical community, governmental forums and societies to improve healthcare requirements of dermatology and venereology patients in Europe. The organization is represented by the 200 most influential European key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals in dermatology, working in renowned European hospitals and institutions. Membership is open to established leaders in the field and requires the proposal by two EDF members.
Support from two EDF members required · Approved at the General Assembly
At a glance
Members
~200
Active members, all established key opinion leaders in dermato-venereology
Across Europe - from department heads to education program leaders
Proposed by two EDF members from different European countries
Approved at the General Assembly; applicants are notified in February
Be proposed by two EDF members
Proposed by two EDF members.
The two proposers must be from different European countries.
Either the proposer or the seconder may be from the candidate's country.
Active involvement in EDF activities is expected of every member - for example through the EDF Contributor Program.
What your proposers confirm
The proposer and the seconder each provide a short supporting statement (e-mail or letter) that includes:
The applicant's standing in and contribution to dermatology, both nationally and internationally.
The applicant's expertise and added value to the EDF.
Step 2 — Your application
What to submit
Five documents, in English. Keep them focused - stick to the word limits
1
Curriculum Vitae
Positions held, awards, notable invited lectures, research grants, positions in national and international societies, honorary memberships, total number of PubMed articles, top 10 papers from the last 10 years, and H-index (Google Scholar)
2 pages
2
Leadership skills
A concise statement of your leadership roles and achievements
max. 100 words
3
Research activities
Your current research focus and key contributions to the field
max. 100 words
4
Educational background
A concise statement of your leadership roles and achievements
max. 100 words
5
Cover letter
Describe what you hope to gain by joining the EDF and the EDF activities to which you would like to contribute, such as the Contributor Program's drug chapters, diagnostic chapters, or webinars
max. 1 page
How applications are reviewed
Membership applications are assessed once per year
Board assessment
The EDF Board of Directors assesses all applications once per year
General Assembly
Supported applications are formally proposed and approved during the General Assembly
Notification
Applicants are officially notified in February
Stage 4 — February
EDF Contributor Program
Once your application has been approved, you will be asked to contribute to the EDF program by choosing at least one contribution package
Stage 5 — Following January
Welcome to the EDF
Introduce yourself at the next General Assembly (2 minutes – presentation slides not required)
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Ready to apply
Become an EDF member
Complete the online application form. Before you begin, make sure you have the two supporting statements ready for submission.
Only applicants who have the support of two EDF members are eligible to apply for an EDF membership.
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