EDF Contributor Program

Program open · EDF members & Euroderm Excellence Alumni

Help shape the future of European dermatology.

The European Dermatology Forum invites you to contribute to European dermatology education and clinical knowledge — on your own terms and at your own pace. Three flexible formats, each independent and completed separately.

Step 1 — Choose your format

Three ways to contribute

Choose freely — each package is independent and can be completed separately. Every contribution is reviewed by EDF experts and published on DermaCompass.

Drug Chapters

European drug reference library

Develop a structured drug chapter for EDF's European drug reference library, using the DermaCompass template.

  • Mechanism of action

  • EMA / national approval

  • Dosing & contraindications

  • Costs & reimbursement

Webinars

Live or recorded sessions

An educational session of 30–60 minutes with a pan-European audience: clinical case discussion, guideline changes, clinical pearls.

  • Live with Q&A

  • Recorded / async

  • Case-based discussion

  • Diagnostic update

Diagnosis Chapters

Structured disease articles

Structured disease articles, new or updated, of 800–1,500 words. Treatment recommendations include evidence level A/B/C.

  • Definition & classification

  • Clinical features & diagnosis

  • Treatment with evidence level

  • ICD-11 code + references

🏆 Contributors are acknowledged on DermaCompass and associated publications where applicable.

The program in brief

At a glance

Time commitment

2–6 h

Per year, depending on the format you choose. Contribute at your own pace.

Review
EDF experts

All contributions are reviewed by EDF experts before publication.

Output
DermaCompass

Published on the EDF's growing European dermatology knowledge platform.

Recognition
Named

Acknowledged on DermaCompass and associated publications where applicable.

Why contribute

What you gain — and what Europe gains

01
Share your expertise

Bring your national expertise and clinical experience to colleagues across Europe

02
Gain visibility

Be recognised as an EDF contributor on DermaCompass and associated publications.

03
Build the standard

Help create a pan-European standard for dermatology education and clinical knowledge.

Who can take part

Eligibility

  • EDF members — all current members are welcome to contribute.

  • Euroderm Excellence Alumni — graduates of the EDF Euroderm Excellence course.

  • No minimum commitment — each package is independent and completed separately.

From interest to publication

How it works

  • Choose your format Drug chapter, webinar, or diagnosis chapter — one or several.

  • Receive the template The EDF Office provides the DermaCompass template and guidance.

  • Draft your contribution On your own terms and at your own pace, 2–6 hours per year.

  • Expert review & publication Reviewed by EDF experts, then published on DermaCompass with your name.

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Ready to contribute

Become an EDF contributor

Contributor packages and further details will be presented at the upcoming EDF Annual Meeting and during the Euroderm Excellence course in November.

For any enquiries, please contact the EDF Office: Nadine-Estelle.Abea@usz.ch