Member Benefits
ILDS Membership brings dermatologists and those working in the field of dermatology together from across the world to increase awareness, cooperation and communication within the global dermatology community to promote high quality education, clinical care, research and innovation that will improve skin health globally.
As the only dermatological organisation with direct links to the World Health Organization, we value the opportunity to collaborate with our members and believe this is key to achieving e our ‘Skin health for the world’.
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For more information about the membership classes, fees and how to join, please visit the main Membership page.
More informationWhat are the benefits of membership?
ILDS membership fees contribute to the work of the ILDS and our foundation, the International Foundation of Dermatology, but being an ILDS Member also provides many benefits and opportunities to organisations. As part of our ongoing commitment to our members, we are constantly looking to improve and develop further programmes, projects and activities to support you in practice and champion the role of dermatologists globally.
Below is a list of the current benefits, depending on the membership class of each Society.
*This list is not exhaustive and benefits may be amended from time to time. All benefits are subject to your membership being in good standing.
- Specific criteria may apply depending on each Award - see Awards page
- Number of votes depending on membership class - (see ILDS By-Laws (September 2023))
- Currently under review for 2027.
- Terms and Conditions apply
- Terms and Condition apply
ILDS Awards
One of the benefits of ILDS membership is the opportunity for societies to nominate their members to be considered for one of our prestigious Certificate of Appreciation (COA) or Young Dermatologist International Achievement (YDIA) Awards.
DermLink Grants
Supporting for ILDS Members to undertake one-off projects and initiatives that help patients with skin disease in under-served parts of the world.
Representing dermatology
Learn more about our collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and how ILDS WHO ‘official relations’ status allows us to champion dermatology and skin health to ensure its inclusion in global health policy.
Our work with WHO