SIDeMaST

What SIDeMaST does

SIDeMaST (Società Italiana di Dermatologia medica, chirurgica, estetica e di Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse) is the preeminent Italian professional medical association covering dermatology, venereology, and sexually transmitted diseases. The society traces its heritage to the Italian Journal of Dermatology, first published in 1860, and was renamed SIDeMaST on September 30, 2003, broadening its scope from traditional dermatology and venereology to include medical, surgical, aesthetic dermatology and STDs. As of May 2025, SIDeMaST serves approximately 2,500 members (Italian dermatologists and residents), with operational headquarters in Rome (segreteria organizzativa) and legal seat in Brescia (Via Malta 12). Governance is democratic: a Board of Directors (Consiglio Direttivo), regional delegates, study groups, task forces, and a next-generation committee are elected by members via the society's electronic voting platform.

SIDeMaST's product surface centers on continuing professional development and scientific dissemination. The flagship technical asset is a Moodle-based distance learning (FAD) platform launched in 2013, delivering free online courses for ECM credit at fad.sidemast.org. The society publishes the Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (IJDV, formerly Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia), maintains a clinical cases database, develops evidence-based guidelines (RBPCA framework), and offers members free access to the VisualDx clinical decision support tool. Public-facing channels include SIDeMaST Media, the DermoPopCast podcast, SIDeMaST Talk video series, and the "Falsi Miti"/"È vero che" myth-busting content. Distribution is exclusively digital (online portal at sidemast.org, Moodle at fad.sidemast.org, electronic IJDV) plus in-person at the annual national congress and regional events (100th National Congress scheduled for Venice, May 19–22, 2027).

SIDeMaST is funded primarily through triennial membership dues: €100 per year (€300 triennial) for ordinary members and €50 per year (€150 triennial) for residents, payable via Banca Sella or bank transfer. Additional revenue streams include registration fees for the annual national congress and regional events, plus commissions on insurance and legal protection conventions (e.g., the SACAM professional liability program). Public support comes via the Italian 5 per mille tax designation (Codice Fiscale 80405460587). The society holds ISO 9001:2000 certification and has organized high-profile international events including the 24th World Congress of Dermatology in Milan in 2019. It maintains strategic alliances with EADV, ILDS, ADOI, AIDNID, ISPLAD, and VisualDx.

Name

SIDeMaST

Legal name

Società Italiana di Dermatologia medica, chirurgica, estetica e di Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse

Website

https://sidemast.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SIDeMaST is Italy's preeminent nonprofit professional medical association for dermatology, venereology, and sexually transmitted diseases, serving approximately 2,500 Italian dermatologists and residents with continuing education, the Italian Journal of Dermatology, VisualDx access, clinical guidelines, and an annual national congress.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association / Dermatology Society Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKACAA

General & Medical Dermatology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYHLAKACAO

Sexually Transmitted & Genital Dermatology (Venereology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYHLAKACAG

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

Keywords

• Dermatology association
• Medical society services
• Continuing medical education
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Scientific publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SIDeMaST generates primary revenue from triennial membership fees: €100 per year for ordinary members and €50 per year for residents/specializzandi, valid for 3 years. Payment is accepted via credit card (Banca Sella secure server) or bank transfer.
2. Congress and Event Fees: Revenue from registration fees for the annual national congress and other organized events. Members receive reduced registration fees compared to non-members.
3. Insurance and Legal Service Commissions: SIDeMaST offers various conventions (convenzioni) to members including insurance products and legal protection services, generating commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SIDeMaST is the Italian scientific society for medical, surgical, aesthetic dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases, providing members with a Moodle-based FAD distance learning platform, the Italian Journal of Dermatology (IJDV), evidence-based clinical guidelines (RBPCA), a clinical cases database, free VisualDx access, live webinars, and reduced-fee entry to the annual national congress. It sells triennial membership subscriptions (€100 ordinary members, €50 residents) and congress/event registrations to Italian dermatologists and dermatology residents.

Product overview

SIDeMaST operates as a professional medical society rather than a software product company. The organization offers a membership-based platform providing dermatology-specific services including a Moodle-based distance learning system (FAD), the Italian Journal of Dermatology (IJDV) journal subscription, VisualDx clinical decision support as a member benefit, a clinical cases database, and evidence-based clinical guidelines (RBPCA). Additional public-facing educational products include SIDeMaST Media, DermoPopCast podcast, and SIDeMaST Talk video series. The core value proposition centers on continuous professional development, scientific publishing, and clinical resources for Italian dermatologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (IJDV): Official journal of SIDeMaST published in both print and electronic formats, previously known as Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia
• FAD SIDeMaST
• SIDeMaST Media
• DermoPopCast
• SIDeMaST Talk
• Webinar di Dermatologia

Products and services

• FAD (Formazione a Distanza) Distance Learning Platform Moodle-based distance learning platform delivering free online CME courses for member professional development in dermatology. Built on open-source Moodle software, used by member dermatologists and residents to access continuing education content.
• Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology (IJDV) Official scientific journal of SIDeMaST, published in both print and electronic formats and distributed to members as part of their membership benefits. Previously known as Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia.
• National Congress of SIDeMaST Annual national congress of SIDeMaST gathering the Italian dermatology community. Members receive reduced registration fees compared to non-members. The 100th edition is scheduled for Venice in May 2027.
• RBPCA Clinical Practice Guidelines Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines published by SIDeMaST covering topics such as melanoma early diagnosis, herpes zoster vaccination in dermatological patients, JAK inhibitors therapy, and other dermatological conditions.
• Clinical Cases Database (Casi Clinici) Repository of clinical case submissions from members, used for educational purposes and second opinion consultations between dermatologists.
• Webinar di Dermatologia Live webinar series providing dermatology lectures specifically for medical residents and young dermatologists, featuring expert instructors.
• VisualDx Subscription (Member Benefit) Free subscription to the VisualDx clinical decision support tool, provided as a member benefit through SIDeMaST's partnership with VisualDx. The image-based diagnostic reference tool aids dermatologists in diagnosis and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,511 dermatology articles published on the blog since 2003, covering clinical research, guidelines, and news.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VisualDxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDeMaST has a convention (convenzione) with VisualDx, providing free subscription to VisualDx diagnostic tool for all members. VisualDx is a clinical decision support system used in dermatology for diagnosis and education. This partnership enhances member services by giving dermatologists access to an advanced diagnostic reference tool.
• Fondazione Onda ETSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione Onda ETS (Osservatorio nazionale sulla salute della donna e di genere) has obtained SIDeMaST's patronage for the Bollino Azzurro (Blue Badge) initiative, a biennial recognition since 2021 for hospitals and clinics that offer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for uro-andrological and other male health conditions.
• ADOI (Associazione Dermatologi Ospedalieri Italiani)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDeMaST and ADOI jointly organize regional congresses (e.g., SIDeMaST-ADOI Abruzzo) and the joint congress (II Congresso Unificato). They collaborate on shared scientific programs and elections for shared delegates. The two societies share institutional representation at EADV and international dermatology events.
• AIDNID (Associazione Italiana Diagnostica Non Invasiva in Dermatologia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIDNID collaborated with SIDeMaST to produce and publish guidelines for dermoscopy reporting (Linee guida per la refertazione in dermoscopia), presented at SIDeMaST national congresses.
• EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDeMaST is actively involved in EADV activities. Italian members have access to EADV newsletters (Summer, Spring, Autumn issues), and SIDeMaST participates in joint congresses and elections within the EADV framework. The SIDeMaST President held the position of President-Elect of EADV.
• ILDS (International League of Dermatological Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDeMaST is a member of ILDS and participates in its initiatives. Italy hosted the 24th World Congress of Dermatology in Milan in 2019, organized under ILDS auspices, with SIDeMaST playing a central role.
• SACAM Insurance BrokerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSIDeMaST collaborated with SACAM Insurance Broker to create an insurance program for members, including professional liability (RC Professionale) and legal protection (Tutela legale) for dermatologists.
• ISPLAD (International Society of Plastic, Regenerative and Oncologic Dermatology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDeMaST and ISPLAD held a joint board meeting during the II Congresso Unificato in Genoa in 2005, discussing collaboration on shared scientific objectives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Association of Dermatologists (BAD): The UK national dermatology society providing CME, guidelines, the British Journal of Dermatology, and member services to British dermatologists. Closest geographic analog to SIDeMaST's role within its own country.
• Société Française de Dermatologie (SFD): The French national dermatology society providing CME, journal publication (Annales de Dermatologie), and member services to French dermatologists. Direct national-society peer to SIDeMaST in continental Europe.
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV): The pan-European dermatology society offering congresses, CME, and journals for dermatologists across Europe. SIDeMaST is an active EADV member and collaborates on joint events, elections, and newsletter dissemination — making it the most direct international counterpart at a broader geographic scale.
• Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft (DDG): The German dermatology society covering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology — directly comparable scope to SIDeMaST. Collaborated with SIDeMaST on JAK inhibitor recommendations, demonstrating cross-border scientific cooperation.
• Asociación Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV): The Spanish dermatology and venereology society offering national congress, journal (Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas), and CME programs. Comparable Mediterranean national-society peer.
• Associazione Dermatologi Ospedalieri Italiani (ADOI): The Italian hospital dermatologists association, which jointly organizes regional congresses and the Congresso Unificato with SIDeMaST. Targets a similar Italian dermatologist population with overlapping but more hospital-focused scope.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): The largest dermatology professional association in the world, offering CME, the JAAD journal, annual meetings, and member resources. Operates on a similar membership-services model to SIDeMaST but at US/global scale and significantly larger budget.
• International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS): The global umbrella organization for dermatology societies, of which SIDeMaST is a member. Organizes the World Congress of Dermatology (which SIDeMaST hosted in Milan in 2019). Functions as a federation of national societies including SIDeMaST itself.

Emerging players

• Associazione Italiana Diagnostica Non Invasiva in Dermatologia (AIDNID): Italian association for non-invasive dermatology diagnostics, collaborating with SIDeMaST on dermoscopy reporting guidelines. A more specialized Italian peer focused on a specific dermatology subspecialty (diagnostics/dermoscopy).
• International Society of Plastic, Regenerative and Oncologic Dermatology (ISPLAD): Italian-rooted international society for plastic and regenerative dermatology that has held joint board meetings with SIDeMaST. A subspecialty peer overlapping on surgical/aesthetic dermatology scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SIDeMaST
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sidemasttv
• Facebookfacebook.com/SIDeMaST
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sidemast
• Instagraminstagram.com/sidemast

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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