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The International Society of Dermatopathology (ISDP) was founded in 1979 by Helmut Kerl, MD; Gérald E. Piérard, MD; Jorge Sánchez, MD; and the late A. Bernard Ackerman, MD, who also served as the ISDP's first president.  The International Society of Dermatopathology, Inc, was incorporated in 1994, and classified as 501(c) (03) not-for-profit.

The aims and objectives of the ISDP are to increase knowledge of the structure and function of the skin and of diseases of the skin by microscopy. The Society intends to promote friendship and scientific exchanges among its members of different countries; to sponsor international and regional meetings; and to sponsor educational events.

 
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
30th JM ISDP SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA
The International Society of Dermatopathology (ISDP)  announces the Call for Abstracts for the 30th Joint Meeting,

taking place March 17–18, 2027, in San Francisco, California.

Abstract Submission Process

Abstracts must be submitted online via KiKo:
ISDP 2027 abstract submission page
First-time users will need to create
an account before being redirected to the submission portal.
Key Deadline
The deadline for abstract submissions is November 29, 2026
Presentation Categories:

  - Oral Presentations (Scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2027):
FACULTY encouraged to submit their research!! 
  High quality trainee submissions considered.
The best oral abstract will receive a $500 award.
  - Dermatopathology Trainee World Cup Presentations
(Scheduled for Thursday morning, March 18, 2027)
Open to individuals currently in pathology,
dermatology, or dermatopathology training.
The first prize includes $500/ complimentary
ISDP resident/fellowship membership
(including online access to the American Journal of Dermatopathology).
The second prize is $400.
  - Poster Presentations: Open to all physicians and trainees.
Presenters must submit an electronic version
and display a physical poster during the designated time at the meeting.
Prizes for case reports and studies are $250 for first place
$150 for second place.
Submission Guidelines for Trainees vs. Faculty
Medical students, residents, and fellows will automatically be considered
for all presentation categories. Faculty and private practice submitters
will be considered for Oral and Poster presentations, unless specified
during submission that consideration is desired for poster presentation only.

Presenters (oral and poster) are required to register for the meeting. 
Registration details and program information will be available soon. 

 

         

ISDP TRAVEL GRANT  AWARD

   Instituted in 2010, the ISDP Travel Grant Awards provide financial assistance to deserving physicians

from economically impoverished countries to attend a meeting of the ISDP and present an abstract for publication. 

      

 

ISDP VISITING SCHOLAR AWARD

Named in honor of long time society manager, Diana Baughman, the ISDP Visiting Scholar Awards provide financial

assistance to deserving physicians from economically impoverished countries

to acquire additional skills by training in dermatopathology in another country. 

                

 More information on Visiting Scholar Award