Examinations for obtaining the European Certificate for Medical Tumour Therapy in Dermato-Oncology will take place at the end of the annual European School of Dermato-Oncology (ESDO) course each year. The examination will test the knowledge and skills described above. It will consist of a written examination in the form of Multiple Choice Questions. The examination fee is 200 €.

The next examination takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the end of the annual European School of Dermato-Oncology (ESDO) course, taking place the same day in Hamburg. Application deadline: May 15, 2025

 

Application for examination

Candidates will apply by sending to info@eado.org the following documents:

  • Application form, filled out and signed (download form here)
  • Copy of the Board Certificate in Dermatology OR Confirmation of the status of final year resident in dermatology, signed and stamped by the Residency Program Director
  • Logbook of training activities* performed, signed and stamped by the supervisors of each training institution (download form here)
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Copy of the diploma of attendance of an ESDO course, or the proof of registration for the upcoming ESDO course during which the Examination will take place

*Should include detailed information about training periods and fields of activity. Scientific projects and special training courses in the field of dermato-oncology should be described. The cumulative duration of training periods should reach a minimum of 12 months, completed no earlier than 5 years prior to the application date.

Applications will be accepted until May 15 each year, for the Examination in June.

The completed files will be verified for conformity by the EADO Certification Committee. The applicants will be notified regarding their eligibility for the Examination by May 31. Eligible applicants will be invited to take the examination after settling the examination fee of 200 EUR.