Harmonizing Dermato-Venereology Education in Europe: Digital Tools and a Scalable Learning Framework

Traditional models of medical education are increasingly challenged by structural and logistical constraints. In Dermato-Venereology, there is marked heterogeneity in undergraduate training across Europe, including substantial variation in curriculum structure and the perceived importance of the speciality. The aim of this study was to develop harmonized, structured and scalable educational tools for blended learning within an interactive "flipped classroom" framework. Within an EU-funded Erasmus+ project, supported by the European Dermatology Forum, key structural gaps in current training were identified, and a conceptual framework for restructuring undergraduate Dermato-Venereology education was developed. This framework emphasizes harmonization and standardization, scalability and integration into clinical practice. The development process incorporated iterative feedback from participating centres and alignment with existing European educational standards. The e-learning platform Cyberderm was expanded, revised and harmonized, and complemented by a more detailed PDF-based version ("webbook"), accessible electronically, to provide standardized educational content across European training settings. In addition, an artificial intelligence-based feature was implemented, enabling query-driven navigation and facilitating intuitive access to content. This functionality supports individualized learning pathways and enhances adaptability to different levels of training and educational needs. These results provide the first set of recommendations for a harmonized European undergraduate training programme in Dermato-Venereology.