EDF membership (new)
Applications assessed once per year · Decisions in January
EDF membership
Join Europe's leaders in dermato-venereology.
The European Dermatology Forum brings together around 200 active members across 30 European countries — heads of department, high-profile research group leaders and leaders of education programs. Membership is open to established leaders in the field, proposed by two EDF members.
Support of two EDF members required · Approved at the General Assembly
At a glance
Members
~200
Active members, all established 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 notified in February.
Be proposed by two EDF members
Proposed by two members of the EDF.
The two proposers must be from different European countries.
Either the proposer or the seconder may share 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 nominee's standing in and contribution to dermatology, both nationally and internationally
The nominee's expertise and added value to the EDF
Step 2 — Your application
What to submit
Five documents, in English. Keep them focused — the word limits are strict.
1
Curriculum Vitae
Positions held, prizes, notable invited lectures, grants, positions in national and international societies, honorary memberships, total number of PubMed articles, top 10 papers of 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
4
Educational background
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
5
Cover letter
What you hope to gain by joining the EDF — and which EDF activities you would like to contribute to, such as the Contributor Program's drug chapters, webinars, or diagnosis chapters.
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 of the outcome.
Stage 4 — February
EDF Contributor Program
Once your application has been approved we are asking you to contribute EDF program to choose a package
Stage 5 - Next January
Welcome to the EDF
Introduce yourself with a short presentation at the next General Assembly.
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Ready to apply
Become an EDF member
Complete the online application form. Make sure your two supporting EDF members are lined up before you begin.
Only applicants who have the support of two EDF members are eligible to apply for an EDF Membership.
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