Working Group · Courses abroad
Tropical Dermatology Courses Abroad
With the support of the DDG and in cooperation with dermatology colleagues in the tropics, we offer overseas courses “on site” — where the diseases are at home.
The concept
Under the guidance of experienced tropical dermatologists, patients with skin diseases rarely seen in Europe are presented and discussed in small groups. Practical knowledge can be acquired close to the patient: How do I examine a patient for leprosy? How do I treat cutaneous leishmaniasis? How is good medicine possible in low-resource countries?
Alongside the clinical rounds, the programme includes seminars, case demonstrations and direct exchange with the local dermatology colleagues — with theory and practice interlocking directly.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the courses planned for 2020 to 2022 had to be cancelled — since 2023 the series has been continued. Programmes and meeting reports of all previous courses can be found in the meeting archive.
Previous course locations
- Moshi, Tanzania · twice, most recently 2025
- Colombo, Sri Lanka · twice, most recently 2026
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia · 2017
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2018
- Manaus, Brazil · 2019
- Salvador de Bahia, Brazil · 2023
- Bangkok, Thailand · 2024
The courses abroad working group
The ISDT Tropical Dermatology Courses Abroad working group was founded to support the Board in organising future courses. It is led by Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Schöfer (Neu-Isenburg) and Dr. Andrea Vanegas Ramirez (Cologne).
We thank Prof. Dr. med. Isaak Effendy for his many years of work as coordinator of the overseas courses.
If you have questions about courses and seminars in tropical dermatology or are interested in taking part, please contact the Board at info@tropendermatologie.de or the organisers of the respective course.