Face to face courses

Q: Should I apply for a Resident EADV course or a Specialist EADV course?

Resident Courses are open exclusively to EADV Junior Dermatology Resident/Junior Scientist Members who are currently in training. If you have already obtained a Specialist diploma in Dermatology and later pursue a PhD or a sub-specialty residency, you are not eligible to apply for Resident Courses.Specialist Courses are open only to EADV Members who are certified as specialists in Dermatology. Residents are not eligible to apply, even if they are interested in the course topic.In addition to Resident and Specialist Courses, EADV also offers Combined Courses, which are open to both Residents and Specialists.Doctors interested in registering for any of these courses must do so through the dedicated sections on our face-to-face courses webpage or Learning Platform.

Q: I am not a EADV member. May I apply for a course?

No, courses are exclusively available to EADV members.We encourage you to visit our Membership webpage for further details on how to join EADV. Once you become a member, you will be able to sign up for our courses.

Q: Do I need to pay to attend a course?

Resident courses are free of charge.Depending on the course, EADV provides: A certificate of attendance Catering during course hours Invitation to one social event Materials for practical sessions (if applicable) An educational grant to help cover travel and accommodation expenses Specialist Courses are subject to a registration fee.Fees start at 300 EUR but may vary depending on the course type and required materials (e.g. aesthetics, surgery, etc).Specialists receive: CME-CPD credits for attendance Catering during course hours Invitation to one social event Materials for practical sessions (if applicable) Specialists do not receive educational grants and must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

Q: What are the selection criteria and attendance policies for a course?

Resident Courses:After the application deadline, course chairs will execute the selection based on multiple factors, including (but not limited to):Number of EADV courses previously attendedExpressed motivationRelevant experienceYear of residencyGeographical representation of participantsThe selection is definitive.Important Attendance Policy: A selected Resident who does not show up at the course and has not informed the EADV Office in advance will be blacklisted and ineligible to attend any other course for the next 12 months.Specialist Courses:Selection is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All courses have limited number of seats.Once the registration fee is settled, participation will be formally confirmed.

Gain access to the highest standards of education and training

Every year, the Academy offers several face-to-face courses for dermatologists and venereologists from Europe and around the world. With a focus on providing valuable theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, our courses, guided by esteemed faculty members, ensure high educational standards and support participants at different stages of their professional careers, held in various locations across Europe.

Exclusive Member Benefit

Before applying or registering for a course, you must become EADV member. If you’re interested in a course, consider joining before registration opens!

Check our FAQs for more information.

Upcoming courses

Visit our Education Archive for the full list of past face-to-face courses

Dermoscopy: from diagnosis to treatment

Rome, Italy

25 - 27 June

Caterina Longo, Giovanni Pellacani

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 25.03.2026

Intermediate surgery for residents

Thessaloniki, Greece

2 - 4 July

Myrto Trakatelli

Fillers and Botulinum - Advanced course

London, UK

5 - 6 September

Christopher Rowland Payne

Supportive Oncodermatology

Naples, Italy

10 - 12 September

Azael Freites-Martinez

Updated approach to alopecia diagnosis

Athens, Greece

15 - 17 October

Alexander Katoulis

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 16.07.2026

The Art of injectables

Tirana, Albania

16 - 18 October

Brunilda Bardhi

Social media crash course

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

26 - 27 October

Catherine van Montfrans

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 28.07.2026

Intermediate - Advanced surgery on pigs

Rome, Italy

5 - 7 November

Elena Rossi

Genital Dermatology and Genital Infections

Bucharest, Romania

11 - 12 November

George-Sorin Tiplica

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 11.08.2026

Bacterial infections of the Skin

Paris, France

10 - 12 December

Olivier Chosidow

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 09.09.2026

Rare Skin disorders in Pediatric Dermatology (Part II)

Paris, France

10 - 11 December 2026

Christine Bodemer

RESIDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 09.09.2026

Admission process

RESIDENT COURSES

Selection criteria

No-show Policy
Residents who skip without advance notice will be ineligible for courses for 12 months.

SPECIALIST COURSES

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I apply for a Resident EADV course or a Specialist EADV course?

Resident Courses are open exclusively to EADV Junior Dermatology Resident/Junior Scientist Members who are currently in training. If you have already obtained a Specialist diploma in Dermatology and later pursue a PhD or a sub-specialty residency, you are not eligible to apply for Resident Courses.
Specialist Courses are open only to EADV Members who are certified as specialists in Dermatology. Residents are not eligible to apply, even if they are interested in the course topic.
In addition to Resident and Specialist Courses, EADV also offers Combined Courses, which are open to both Residents and Specialists.

Doctors interested in registering for any of these courses must do so through the dedicated sections on our face-to-face courses webpage or Learning Platform.

I am currently a Resident, but I will obtain my Specialist diploma before the Resident course I would like to attend. What should I do?

You are allowed to apply for a Resident Course as long as you are still a Resident at the time of your application.

The delay between the application deadline and the course date will not affect your eligibility, provided that your application is submitted while you are still a Resident.

May I enrol for a Resident or Specialist course if I am not from or working in a European country?

Yes.

May I apply for multiple EADV courses?

Yes.

I am not a EADV member. May I apply for a course?

No, courses are exclusively available to EADV members.

We encourage you to visit our Membership webpage for further details on how to join EADV. Once you become a member, you will be able to sign up for our courses.

Do I need to pay to attend a course?

Resident courses are free of charge.

Depending on the course, EADV provides:

Specialist Courses are subject to a registration fee.
Fees start at 300 EUR but may vary depending on the course type and required materials (e.g. aesthetics, surgery, etc).

Specialists receive:

Should I send you a clinical case when I am applying?

No, you do not need to submit a clinical case when applying.

Resident Courses: Only selected participants will be required to submit a clinical case.
Specialist Courses: A clinical case may be requested, but this is not a standard requirement.

What are the selection criteria and attendance policies for a course?

Resident Courses:
After the application deadline, course chairs will execute the selection based on multiple factors, including (but not limited to):
- Number of EADV courses previously attended
- Expressed motivation
- Relevant experience
- Year of residency
- Geographical representation of participants

The selection is definitive.

Important Attendance Policy: A selected Resident who does not show up at the course and has not informed the EADV Office in advance will be blacklisted and ineligible to attend any other course for the next 12 months.

Specialist Courses:
- Selection is on a “first-come, first-served” basis. All courses have limited number of seats.
- Once the registration fee is settled, participation will be formally confirmed.

How could I be sure to be eligible to receive the educational grant during a resident course?

To ensure your eligibility for the educational grant during a resident course, please make sure that:

Your membership dues are fully settled for the year in which the course takes place.
You attend the entire course to qualify for the grant and receive your certificate of participation.

Is the EADV taking care of my travel arrangements?

No. For both Resident and Specialist courses you are responsible for making and paying for your own travel arrangements.

Would you be able to help me ease my Visa application process?

If you are selected for a Resident course or confirmed for a Specialist course, contact us to obtain an official invitation letter to support your Visa request.

What happens if I wish to cancel my participation to a specialist course?

In case of cancellation by the participant, the EADV will automatically deduct 50 EUR of administrative fee from the refund. Cancellations by the EADV will be exempt of any charges.

The EADV will apply the following cancellation policy:

100% of the registration course fee will be refunded before 6 weeks from the beginning of the course;
75% of the registration course fee will be refunded from 6 weeks up to 2 weeks from the beginning of the course;
no refund of the registration course fee will be provided within 15 days from the beginning of the course.

Payment transfers from one course to another are not possible.

A written cancellation request should be officially sent to [email protected].