Austrian Society of Dermatology and Venereology / Osterreichischen Gesellschaft fur Dermatologie und Venerologie (OGDV)

The Austrian Society for Dermatology and Venereology (ÖGDV) has set itself the goal of scientific development and practical implementation of the fieldto promote skin and venereal diseases, including specialty disciplines. The main specialty disciplines are allergology, angiology, phlebology, dermatohistopathology, immunodermatology, dermatological genetics, operative dermatology, dermatological oncology, proctology, dermatological cosmetology, photobiology, dermatological laser and radiation therapy, dermatological laboratory diagnostics, dermatological microbiology, psychological microbiology, the psychological Environmental medicine and expert assessments as well as health care and rehabilitation in the entire field of skin diseases.

For this purpose, the ÖGDV organizes annual scientific and advanced training congresses and runs its own working group for dermatological advanced training (ÖADF). The ÖGDV advises individuals, other medical societies and authorities. She takes care of the health and social consequences of skin diseases and their prevention. The ÖGDV represents professional political interests and creates quality standards and guidelines. The ÖGDV works in national and international bodies within the European Union and is part of the international league of dermatological societies.