ISDIN, in collaboration with the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra, has designed a high-quality development programme aimed at dermatologists embarking upon their professional careers. Under the title Programme for the Development of Managerial Capabilities (PDCD), its primary objective is to help these new professionals discover their potential and broaden their outlook on future opportunities in this sector, offering training to them in an endeavour to address any personal or professional projects, current or future, with an entrepreneurial spirit.

In a setting of increasing complexity, change and constant innovation, technical excellence is no longer an assurance of professional success. Knowledge of the economic environment, the sophistication inherent in human organisations, the decision-making process and innovation processes in industry and communication techniques are some of the emerging needs in problem solving.

This scenario surely applies to the world of medicine, where technological advances together with the increasing demand for more sophisticated solutions mean an increase in demands on professionals while at the same time opening a world of opportunities. Within this context, ISDIN wishes to support the development of dermatology specialists in order to contribute to Spain's placement at the head of advanced countries in skin treatments.

The programme, given by professors of renowned international prestige, takes place annually and is endorsed by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV).