CILAD

What CILAD does

CILAD (Colegio Ibero-Latinoamericano de Dermatología) is a non-profit professional medical association founded in 1948 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It serves certified dermatologists across the Ibero-Latin American region, with a directory listing of more than 900 dermatologists spanning 30+ countries including Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, and additional reach into the United States, Canada, several European countries, and Israel. The organization operates as a membership community, delivering value through annual membership dues, specialty diploma programs (Diplomaturas, available in both Spanish and Portuguese), focused topic modules (FOCUS 10), a peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal (Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana), a dermatologist directory, and a calendar of major recurring events including the biennial XXV CILAD Congress, CILADERM Excelencia (a fully-funded residency scholarship program), TeraCILAD, PRAMED (a social program for underserved communities), and SUMMIT CILAD.

The underlying technology footprint consists of an e-learning platform (cursos.cilad.org), a community mobile application hosted on app.simpocity.com, the official website (cilad.org) serving as the primary member and registration portal, and the Medicina Cutánea online journal. Distribution and go-to-market are community-led: prospective members enroll directly online, engage through congresses, podcasts, newsletters, and social channels under the #ComunidadCILAD hashtag, and consume content through the e-learning portal. Revenue is generated via recurring membership subscriptions, recurring fees for Diplomatura and FOCUS 10 programs, and one-time registrations for congresses and events, with a small staff of 17 people supporting operations from a single Buenos Aires office.

Name

CILAD

Legal name

Colegio Ibero Latinoamericano de Dermatología

Website

https://cilad.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CILAD is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit professional association founded in 1948 that serves more than 900 dermatologists across Ibero-Latin America through membership dues, specialty diploma programs, a peer-reviewed journal, directory listings, and recurring regional congresses.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Professional medical association
• Dermatology education
• Continuing medical education
• Medical congress events
• Scientific journal publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to scientific journals, digital library, congress discounts, and educational content
2. Educational Programs (Diplomaturas): Professional development programs in dermatology specialties including Dermatoscopy, Laser Therapy, Clinical Dermatology, Integrative Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Oncological Dermatology, Acne/Rosacea, Nail Pathology, and AI in Dermatology. Programs offered in Spanish and Portuguese.
3. Congress and Event Registrations: Revenue from major dermatology congresses including XXV CILAD Porto 2026, CILADERM Excelencia, TeraCILAD, PRAMED, and SUMMIT CILAD events held across Ibero-Latin America
4. Scientific Journal Access: Exclusive access to Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana journal for members
5. Directory Listing: Dermatologist directory listing as an exclusive member benefit

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Core offering

CILAD is a professional medical association that delivers dermatology continuing education, scientific publishing, and community services to its members. Its portfolio comprises Diplomatura diploma programs and FOCUS 10 educational modules in Spanish and Portuguese, an e-learning platform (cursos.cilad.org), the open-access Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana scientific journal, a multi-country dermatologist directory, and a recurring calendar of congresses including the biennial XXV CILAD Congreso, IV TeraCILAD, CILADERM Excelencia, PRAMED, and SUMMIT CILAD.

Product overview

CILAD (Colegio Ibero-Latinoamericano de Dermatología) is a professional medical association serving dermatologists across Ibero-Latin America. The organization operates as a platform offering educational programs (Diplomaturas and FOCUS 10 modules), an e-learning platform, scientific publications (Revista Medicina Cutánea), professional networking services (Directorio de Dermatólogos), and major conferences/events (TeraCILAD, CILADERM Excelencia, PRAMED, SUMMIT CILAD, and XXV CILAD Congreso). The portfolio includes specialized training programs, social outreach initiatives, and academic resources designed for continuous professional development in dermatology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CILADERM Excelencia: Program of training for Latin American medical residents in Dermatology, held annually to stimulate continuous medical education
• TeraCILAD
• PRAMED
• SUMMIT CILAD
• Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana
• Comunidad CILAD
• CILAD Porto
• Diplomaturas CILAD
• FOCUS 10 CILAD

Products and services

• Diplomaturas CILAD Comprehensive suite of specialized diploma programs in dermatology, offered in both Spanish and Portuguese, covering areas such as dermoscopy, laser therapy, clinical dermatology, integrative dermatology, aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology, oncological dermatology, acne and rosacea, nail pathology, and AI applied to dermatology. Aimed at CILAD member dermatologists seeking certified specialization.
• FOCUS 10 CILAD Focused educational modules covering specific dermatological topics including psychodermatology, stomatology, cutaneous viral infections, sexually transmitted diseases, complex clinical cases, acne and rosacea, melasma, skin cancer, and pemphigus. Designed for practicing dermatologists seeking targeted continuing education.
• Plataforma de E-learning CILAD Online learning management system providing access to educational courses, resources, and continuing education programs for CILAD members in dermatology.
• Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana Official scientific publication of CILAD, an open-access online journal featuring original research articles, reviews, editorials, clinical cases, and clinical practice guidelines in dermatology.
• TeraCILAD A biennial therapeutic dermatology congress organized by CILAD, focusing on new technologies and scientific exchange among dermatologists and related professionals.
• CILADERM Excelencia A program designed for Latin American dermatology residents that provides excellence in medical education, featuring conferences, seminars, workshops, and networking activities with leading dermatologists. Final-year residents are selected with full scholarships covering travel, accommodation, and registration.
• PRAMED Medical and Educational Assistance Program that provides conferences for general practitioners and nurses in areas with limited access to dermatologists, including free dermatological care for underserved communities.
• SUMMIT CILAD An innovative encounter bringing together distinguished Ibero-Latin American dermatologists to share knowledge, experiences, and the latest trends in the specialty, promoting professional updating and academic exchange.
• XXV CILAD Congreso (CILAD Porto) The Ibero-Latin American Dermatology Congress, held every two years, regarded as the largest event in the specialty, reuniting thousands of residents and dermatologists from the Ibero-Latin American region with comprehensive scientific programs.
• Directorio de Dermatólogos An exclusive online directory for CILAD members to find and connect with dermatologists across Ibero-Latin America, organized by country.

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Regional players

• Mexican Society of Dermatology (Sociedad Mexicana de Dermatología): Mexico's national dermatology society and one of CILAD's largest member-country constituencies (213 dermatologists listed in CILAD's Mexico directory) — comparable national CME and congress model.
• Brazilian Society of Dermatology (Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia): The national dermatology society for Brazil, with membership, CME events, and the Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia journal — a single-country analog to CILAD's country-member national societies.
• Asian Dermatological Association: A pan-Asian dermatology umbrella organization holding regional congresses — comparable geographic scope and association structure to CILAD but serving Asia rather than Ibero-Latin America.
• Argentine Society of Dermatology (Sociedad Argentina de Dermatología): Argentina's national dermatology society and a natural member society within CILAD's network, offering comparable CME, congresses, and publications at a national scale.

Broad incumbents

• International League of Dermatological Societies: The global umbrella organization for national dermatology societies, hosting the World Congress of Dermatology — operates at a broader, less regional level than CILAD but in the same professional-association category.

Direct peers

• American Academy of Dermatology: The largest professional dermatology association in the United States, offering membership, CME, journals (JAAD), and the AAD Annual Meeting — directly comparable to CILAD's pan-regional dermatology association model.
• European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: Europe's leading dermatology and venereology association, with membership, the JEADV journal, and an annual congress — a close structural analog to CILAD's continental professional society.

Emerging players

• International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology: A global professional society focused on the cosmetic dermatology sub-specialty — adjacent to CILAD's aesthetic dermatology diplomatura and congress offerings.

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