Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV)

What Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV) does

The Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV) is a century-old non-profit scientific society headquartered in Madrid (Calle Ferraz 100) that serves as the national professional association for Spanish dermatologists. Its membership is organized through territorial sections and more than 20 working groups, and it represents the specialty in dealings with public bodies, regulators, and international counterparts. The society operates across clinical education, scientific publishing, residency training oversight, patient advocacy, and innovation brokering.

AEDV's product and service portfolio spans an integrated ecosystem. Educational assets include Auladerma (e-learning platform), the IA Dermic AI-training course (launched 2026), and six accredited residency training pathways (itinerarios formativos). Scientific output is anchored by Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal indexed in Q1 with an impact factor of 2.8. Member-facing digital channels include the AEDV mobile app, the Member Portal, and the Giants in Dermatology podcast. Adjacent activities include DermaAceleradora (a dermatology startup accelerator), Fundación Piel Sana (patient-facing foundation), a dedicated Research Unit, grants and awards, and international congress operations (including participation in the EADV Congress with ~12,000 attendees and candidacy for the WCD 2031 in Madrid).

The business model is a hybrid non-profit operating budget funded by four primary streams: individual membership dues, registration and exhibition revenue from the national congress (53rd edition) and adjacent events, multi-tier corporate sponsorship from approximately 50 allied companies (Johnson & Johnson Gold tier; Chiesi, Galenicum, Howden Silver tier; others), and publication and professional-services revenue including the Howden insurance partnership for members. AEDV is governed by a board-led structure with professional management introduced in 2021 (Director de Gerencia Nacho Valle) and a 2026 presidential transition to Dr. Isabel Belinchón. The organization holds alliances with EADV, AAD, CILAD, ILDS, and RSME, and operates under a 2024–2026 Sustainability Plan.

Name

Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (AEDV)

Legal name

ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA DE DERMATOLOGIA Y VENEREOLOGIA

Website

https://aedv.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AEDV is Spain's century-old national dermatology scientific society, serving Spanish dermatologists through accredited training, peer-reviewed publishing (Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, Q1), congress operations, and an integrated member ecosystem including e-learning, a mobile app, and a startup accelerator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Professional medical association
• Dermatology education
• Continuing medical education
• Scientific journal publishing
• Medical congresses

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from dermatologists and dermatology professionals who join the academy as socios.
2. Congress and Event Revenue: Registration fees and sponsorship revenue from the annual National Congress and other specialized meetings.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies including Gold, Silver partners, and other corporate sponsors (Johnson & Johnson, Chiesi, Galenicum, Howden).
4. Publication Revenue: Scientific journal Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas with impact factor 2.8 in Q1 quartile, supporting academic publishing revenue.
5. Professional Services: Professional liability insurance offered to members in partnership with Howden, providing coverage for dermatologists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The AEDV is a century-old professional medical association serving Spanish dermatologists through paid membership. It delivers continuing medical education via the Auladerma online learning platform and structured Itinerarios Formativos, publishes the official scientific journal Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, organizes an annual National Congress and territorial section events, and operates the Fundación Piel Sana for public skin health campaigns.

Product overview

The AEDV operates as a professional medical association offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services for Spanish dermatologists. The core offerings include Auladerma (online training platform), Itinerarios Formativos (structured educational curricula), and DermaAceleradora (acceleration program). The association publishes Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (Q1 scientific journal with FI 2.8), produces the Giants in Dermatology videopodcast series, and maintains a member portal (Área Privada). The Foundation Piel Sana handles public health campaigns (Euromelanoma, skin cancer prevention), while the Unidad de Investigación coordinates clinical studies. The organization also provides grants and awards through its Becas y Premios program and offers a mobile application for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auladerma Online training platform offering continuing medical education courses, webinars, and educational resources for dermatologists and healthcare professionals.
• DermaAceleradora Training and mentorship program supporting professional development for dermatology residents and specialists within AEDV's formation offerings.
• Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas Official scientific journal of the AEDV with impact factor of 2.8, positioned in Q1 quartile, covering dermatology and venereology research.
• Giants in Dermatology Video podcast series featuring interviews with international dermatology experts, providing insights and professional development content.
• AEDV Mobile App Mobile application providing members access to AEDV services, resources, and member-only content on smartphones and tablets.
• Unidad de Investigación Research unit supporting clinical studies, coordinating research projects, and facilitating scientific publications for AEDV members.
• Área Privada (Private Member Portal) Private member area providing exclusive access to resources, communications, membership management, and professional development materials for AEDV members.
• Fundación Piel Sana de la AEDV Healthy Skin Foundation of the AEDV, focused on public health initiatives, patient support, skin cancer prevention campaigns (Euromelanoma), and international cooperation projects.
• Becas y Premios (Grants and Awards Program) Annual grants and awards program supporting dermatology research, including scholarships for attending congresses (AAD, EADV) and prizes for scientific excellence.
• Itinerarios Formativos Structured training pathways and educational itineraries for professional development in dermatology, organized by the AEDV training department.
• Congreso Nacional de la AEDV Annual in-person congress attracting dermatologists from across Spain and internationally for scientific exchange, continuing education, and professional development.
• Professional Liability Insurance Program Professional liability insurance coverage offered to AEDV members in partnership with Howden, with coverage continuously improved by the Board and legal team.
• Appeteca and Clinical Calculators Resource hub providing dermatologists with a curated collection of clinical applications and medical calculators for daily practice.
• IA Dermic (IADERMIC) - Course on AI Applied to Dermatology Continuing education course on artificial intelligence applied to dermatological clinical practice, targeting dermatologists for training on AI tools and applications.
• Museo Olavide Collection Historical dermatological collection maintained by AEDV, preserving wax models and artifacts of historical dermatological significance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas achieved impact factor 2.8 and Q1 quartile positioning
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered gold, silver, core and minor.

• Johnson & JohnsongoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner (Socio Oro) sponsor of AEDV activities and congresses, providing corporate sponsorship for dermatology education and professional development programs.
• ChiesisilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner (Socio Plata) providing pharmaceutical sponsorship and support for AEDV initiatives and educational activities.
• GalenicumsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner sponsor contributing to AEDV activities and professional development programs.
• HowdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner providing professional liability insurance coverage to AEDV members, with the Junta Directiva and legal team continuously improving coverage offerings.
• Fundación Española para la Cooperación Internacional, Salud y Política Social (FCSAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation partner for dermatological solidarity projects, working with Fundación Piel Sana on international development initiatives.
• Fundación Piel Sana de la AEDVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe academy's own foundation focused on skin health, patient education, and public health campaigns including Euromelanoma. Operates as a core organizational component.
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean umbrella organization for dermatology, with AEDV actively participating in EADV Congresses, Spring Symposia, and EADV Games competitions.
• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner providing scholarships for AEDV members to attend AAD Annual Meetings, including 2027 San Francisco congress.
• CILAD (Colegio Ibero Latinoamericano de Dermatología)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIbero-Latin American dermatology organization with AEDV hosting CILAD events and participating in joint congresses.
• Laboratorios Vichy (L'Oréal)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVichy laboratories providing the Exposoma Grant (beca Vichy Exposoma), supporting skin exposome research with regional grants of 15,000€ each.
• AbbVieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical sponsor supporting POST AAD virtual educational events and dermatology training programs.
• UCB PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical sponsor supporting ECOADVANCED ultrasound course for dermatologists.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV): Pan-European professional society for dermatology and venereology with a parallel congress, training programs, and journal (JEADV). AEDV is itself a member society within EADV's federation, making EADV the most direct supra-national peer and an explicit partner in the data.
• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): The largest U.S. dermatology professional association with an Annual Meeting, JAAD journal, and CME programs. AEDV is an explicit international partner and offers scholarships for members to attend AAD meetings, making it a closest-in-kind peer globally.
• International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS): Global umbrella for national dermatology societies that organizes the World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) — the very event AEDV is bidding to host in Madrid 2031. Strategic counterpart and global governance peer.

Direct peers

• French Society of Dermatology (SFD): National French dermatology society with annual congress, journal (Annales de Dermatologie), and CME programs. Direct comparable peer as a single-country professional association in a neighboring market.
• British Association of Dermatologists (BAD): UK national dermatology professional society with its own annual meeting, journal (British Journal of Dermatology), and training programs. Closest functional peer to AEDV in terms of scope, member base, and single-country association model.
• Colegio Ibero-Latinoamericano de Dermatología (CILAD): Ibero-Latin American dermatology umbrella organization with which AEDV has an active mutual partnership, hosting joint events and congresses. Operates as a regional peer in the same professional-society category.
• Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMaST): Italian national dermatology and sexually transmitted disease society with congress and training programs. Direct comparable single-country peer in southern Europe.
• German Dermatological Society (DDG): Germany's national dermatology professional society with a large congress (DDG-Kongress), Journal of the German Society of Dermatology (JDDG), and CME accreditation. Comparable in scale and structure to AEDV.

Emerging players

• Skin Cancer Foundation: U.S.-based patient/public-health foundation focused on skin cancer prevention and education. Comparable to AEDV's Fundación Piel Sana in mission and campaign focus (prevention, public awareness, Euromelanoma-style outreach), though operating outside the professional-society channel.

Others

• Fundación Piel Sana de la AEDV: AEDV's own affiliated foundation (subsidiary). Listed as a peer because it is the patient-facing public-health arm of AEDV and runs Euromelanoma and skin cancer prevention campaigns, overlapping with comparable patient foundations attached to peer dermatology societies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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