EADV Membership FAQs
New members
How can I become a member?
Which member category is the right for me?
According to your current professional status, you can view the available member categories here.
How long does the application process take?
If the application module and the relevant documents are submitted correctly, the application process should take approximately 5 working days to be fully finalized.
Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for the procedure to be completed before each deadline for events, scholarships, grants, courses, and other related matters.
I am a board-certified specialist in dermatology/venereology. Which category should I select?
- Board-certified specialists in Dermatology and/or Venereology are eligible for the (International) Fellow member category.
- If you are a board-certified specialist in Dermatology and/or Venereology under the age of 35, you qualify for the (International) Junior Fellow member category.
- For board-certified specialists in Dermatology and/or Venereology who have reached 65 years of age, the (International) Senior member category is applicable.
It’s important to note that specialists in Dermatology and/or Venereology do not require endorsers to apply.
I am not a specialist in dermatology and/or in venereology, is there a dedicated category for me?
Please review the membership categories section to determine if any of the described options align with your current status.
If you require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
As a board-certified specialist in dermatology/venereology, is endorsement necessary for my application?
No, endorsements are not required for this application.
As a scientist holding a PhD in dermatology/venereology and engaged in full-time research in these fields, is endorsement necessary for my application?
No, endorsements are not required for this application.
As a trainee in dermatology/venereology, is endorsement necessary for my application?
No, endorsements are not required for this application.
Which categories require endorsement?
Nurse membership applicants must provide the name of one endorser, who must be an EADV (International) Fellow Member with voting rights.
For applicants seeking an (International) Associate membership (individuals interested in dermatology and/or venereology), two endorsers’ names are required. These endorsers must be EADV (International) Fellow Members with voting rights.
I require endorser(s) to complete my application. Who is eligible to endorse it?
Only (International) Fellow members with voting rights are entitled to endorse an application. Therefore, endorsements from other member categories, Fellow members without voting rights, or former members are not accepted. Endorsers are not required to be from your own country. So, if you have acquaintances or colleagues who are EADV members (board-certified specialists with voting rights) outside your working country, you can provide their names.
When do I receive my benefits?
After successfully completing your application, you will receive an email containing your member credentials and payment instructions. Upon settling the membership dues, you can register for EADV events (Congress and Symposia) at the member-dedicated fees. Upon approval of your application, you will gain access to all your benefits, including admission to the digital learning platform.
Is there a deadline to submit my application?
The sooner you finalize your application, the more you will gain from your membership during the year. If you are joining partway through the year, you will be charged the full annual membership amount.
Applications for the current membership year will be accepted until two weeks prior to the Annual EADV Congress. Applications submitted or finalised after this date will be activated for the following year instead.
Current members
How can I renew my dues for the new year?
You can renew your membership in the MyEADV platform, by visiting the Membership area, then Renew or Check Your Benefits. Check your personal information and update if needed, choose your membership fee and the preferred invoice address, and select a payment method.
If your membership has been disabled for more than a year, we invite you to contact the Membership Team at [email protected] before proceeding to payment.
Renewals for 2026 must be credited to the EADV by 31 January 2026.
You can easily settle your dues by:
- Credit card: Log into your “Membership” area. area to set the payment.
VISA/Mastercard and Maestro (if enabled for online payments) are accepted. Be kindly advised that it is not possible to pay by Amex. - Bank transfer, using the below details:
- Beneficiary: European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology – Via S. Balestra 22B – 6900 Lugano – Switzerland
- Bank: Credit Suisse AG, 8070 Zurich, Switzerland Currency: Euro IBAN: CH66 0483 5144 7671 7200 0 BIC: CRESCHZZ80A
- Ref: 2026 – Name + Surname
Is there an official deadline to pay my 2026 dues?
As per the article 6 of the EADV Statutes, Membership renewal deadline is set on 31.01.2026. This means that your payment must be received (i.e., visible on the EADV account) at latest by 31 January.
What if I miss the renewal deadline?
If the payment is not credited to the EADV account by 31 January, on 1 February your membership will be disabled and you will have no longer access to your member benefits until the dues are settled.
A late payment by 16 September 2026 will enable you to restore immediately your membership (and take advantage from all benefits) but your voting rights will only be reinstated in January 2027. You will be therefore prevented from the right to vote and (if the case) to support/maintain the presence of your country within the Board, standing for elections and endorsing nominations and/or membership application, etc.
How can I renew my dues if I did not pay them in the current year?
Please, contact [email protected]
My residency has ended and I am now a specialist, what should I do to update my profile on the membership database?
Please, send us by email a Confirmation of specialisation in Dermatology and/or Venereology in English (check the details of the documents to be submitted from the membership categories section)
I am retiring, may I remain as an EADV Member? Is there a dedicated category for me?
As a specialist in Dermatology and/or Venereology, once reached the age of 65 years old or when retiring from the profession, you are eligible to become a (International) Senior member, if you wish so. If preferred, you can maintain your (International) Fellow member category.
For your category to be changed, please contact [email protected] before your dues are settled and by 31 January.
How can I modify my personal details on the member database?
You can modify your correspondence address by accessing the section “Edit Profile” on the MyEADV platform. Personal details such as name, surname and email address can only be updated by the Membership Team. Please contact [email protected]
The member is responsible for ensuring a reliable communication channel with the EADV Membership department, making sure that a current email address and profile information are up to date.
How can I cancel my membership?
Membership is only cancelled upon receipt of an individual written request that the membership needs to be terminated. Only requests received personally by a member will be considered. The requests must be addressed to [email protected]
General questions
How do I retrieve my password?
To retrieve your password, use the “Reset Password” function you find here. You will receive an email with a link to amend your password (check as well your email’s junk folder as the “Reset Password” email might be treated as SPAM by the email provider).
How do I know if I am an active member?
Your current status is visible within the Membership on the MyEADV platform. Upon receipt of your payment, a confirmation of payment along with the relevant invoice is sent to your email address.
In case of doubts, do not hesitate to contact [email protected]
I did not settle my dues for the past year(s), how may I reinstate my membership?
Please, before proceeding with any payment, contact [email protected] and we will be glad to explain you the different possibilities to reinstate your membership.
How can I settle my payment (both for renewals and new member payments)?
You can easily settle your dues by:
Credit Card: You can use Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro (if enabled for online payments) on our secure website.
Be kindly advised that it is not possible to pay by Amex.
Bank Transfer: You can also make a payment via bank transfer using the following details:
- Beneficiary: European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology – Via S. Balestra 22B – 6900 Lugano – Switzerland
- Bank: UBS Switzerland AG, Casella postale, 6901 Lugano
- Currency: Euro
- IBAN: CH93 0023 5235 7910 4860 U
- BIC: UBSWCHZH30A
- Reference: “2026 – [Family Name and Membership number]”
How can I settle the payment for another EADV Member?
Please, before proceeding with any payment, contact [email protected]
Is it possible to add specific information (i.e. VAT number) on the invoice or to amend the billing address?
If you need to include specific details such as a VAT number or purchase order number, or use a different billing address, you can now enter this information during the payment process in your MyEADV account before selecting your payment method.
For companies: I am sponsoring one (or more) Member's payment, how can I have the company's billing address and details displayed on the invoice?
Please, before proceeding with any payment, contact [email protected]
When and where can I download my membership certificate?
Upon activation of your membership, you may access and download your certificate from the “Documents” section inside your profile area of MyEADV.
JEADV
How can I purchase the JEADV hard-copies?
While renewing your annual dues you have the chance to choose the payment option including the JEADV hard-copy.
I have already settled my dues, is it still possible to request the JEADV hard-copies?
Yes, it is possible to perform another order to purchase the JEADV hard-copies.
When will I start to be receiving my issues?
Due to usual publishing delays the issues start to be received 2 months after the payment. Issues published before the payment is received will not be delivered.
I need to change my delivery address. How can I do?
The JEADV issues are sent automatically to the mailing address saved within your member profile.
You can change this information at any time by accessing the “Edit Profile” section of the MyEADV platform on the top-right corner.
I did not receive my copies, what should I do?
If, at the due time, the issues are not punctually received, please promptly inform us at [email protected] For late notifications (i.e. for the previous year or if more than 4 months are passed), no second shipment can be arranged. To avoid possible delivery issues, please make sure that the delivery address is always up-to-date and that work and private information are not mixed (i.e., by having your private address and the name of the working institute displayed).
Resident to Specialist transition
Which documents are generally accepted for the (Junior) Fellow category?
- Specialist Diploma in Dermatology and Venereology
- Official Specialist Registration Certificate
- National Society Confirmation Letter
Which documents Cannot Be Accepted?
- Self-declaration
- Certificate of attendance
- MSc in Clinical Dermatology lasting one year
- Expired residency certificates
- Documents without official stamp/signature
- Appointment letters not confirming qualification
- Employer letters confirming your qualification
- Certificate of end of residency
What happen if I pay next year’s membership without submitting the new document?
Payments submitted with expired or invalid documentation result in temporary
disabling of membership benefits.
When will my membership category change?
Membership category changes can only be processed during the annual renewal
period, from October until 31 January. Providing the required documentation in
advance will help us ensure a smoother and faster transition process.
How do I know whether I am a Junior Fellow or a Fellow?
Both categories are dedicated to board-certified Specialists in Dermatology and
Venereology and differ based on age criteria.
Junior Fellow category is reserved for dermatologists under the age of 35.
Once you turn 35, your membership category is automatically upgraded to the Fellow
category.
Do I need endorsers to become a (Junior) Fellow member?
No. Board-certified Specialists in Dermatology and/or Venereology applying for the
(International) Fellow or (International) Junior Fellow category are not required to
provide endorsers.
What additional educational opportunities will I gain access to as a Specialist member?
Once your category is updated to (Junior) Fellow, you will become eligible to register
for:
- Specialist face-to-face courses
- Combined courses open to both residents and specialists
- Additional fellowships and educational opportunities dedicated to certified
dermatologists
Please note that Resident Courses are reserved exclusively for members currently in
training.
Can I still apply for Resident Courses after becoming a specialist?
No. Once you have officially obtained your Specialist qualification in
Dermatology/Venereology, you are no longer eligible to apply for Resident Courses,
even if you later pursue a PhD or additional subspecialty training.
How do I keep or gain my voting rights?
Voting rights are granted in accordance with the EADV Statutes and are subject to the
following conditions:
- Membership fees must be credited to the EADV account before 31 January
- Members must have at least 12 consecutive months of active membership
Voting rights also depend on membership category:
- Junior Resident: entitled to vote, but not eligible to be elected to the Board or as Officers of the Academy
- Junior Fellow: entitled to vote, but not eligible to be elected to the Board or as Officers of the Academy
- Fellow: entitled to vote and eligible to be elected to the Board and as Officers
of the Academy
How do I know which is my representing/voting country?
Your voting country is usually the same as your country of residence. You can verify
your assigned voting country in your MyEADV account under the “Membership”
section. Voting country changes can only be processed during the annual renewal
period, from October until 31 January.
Am I still eligible for Scholarships and Grants as a Specialist member?
Yes. Several EADV funding opportunities, grants, and scholarships remain available to
Specialist members depending on:
- age criteria
- membership category
- member working country
- eligibility requirements of each specific call
We encourage members to regularly check the EADV Funding section for updated
opportunities.
What happens if I submit my diploma before October?
If you submit your diploma before the renewal period (between 31 January and October), your membership category will only be updated for the following membership year.
This allows you to retain your Resident benefits for the remainder of the current year.
Will my Congress registration category automatically change once I become a Specialist member?
Yes. Your Congress registration category is directly linked to your EADV membership
category. Once your (Junior) Fellow membership category is validated, you will
become eligible for the corresponding EADV Member registration type and fees.
