ISSM University

Your one stop shop for educational resources within the field of sexual medicine, exclusively available for ISSM Members.

The ISSM Online University is the official eLearning portal of the ISSM, making education in sexual medicine accessible globally.

Whether you are working towards professional certification including Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and the certification from the Multidisciplinary Joint Committee on Sexual Medicine (MJCSM), or looking to broaden your knowledge within the field of sexual medicine, the ISSM University provides resources to enrich and advance your learning journey.

The ISSM and the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) have been working together to ensure that healthcare providers receive high-quality education and proper qualifications in sexual medicine. Now, ISSM and ESSM have strengthened their partnership to deliver even better training and education for medical professionals worldwide.

Both ISSM and ESSM recognize how crucial it is to provide comprehensive learning opportunities in this field. By working together, they aim to enhance the ISSM Online University and the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine, offering participants a global platform for professional development in sexual medicine.

What You Can Expect from the ISSM Online University

The ISSM Online University offers key resources such as the ISSM Curriculum on Sexual Medicine, along with webinars and content from the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM). These courses are carefully aligned with the standards set by the Multidisciplinary Joint Committee on Sexual Medicine (MJCSM) and focus on key topics that standardize sexual medicine education.

Each course module available on the ISSM Online University is aimed at healthcare providers who want to expand their expertise in sexual medicine. Upon completing a module, you will receive a certificate of completion, validating your progress.

For a comprehensive learning experience, we recommend that you also explore additional resources from the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine, ESSM Surgical Academy, and materials provided by other societies. These resources will complement the ISSM Curriculum and help you fully engage with the competency-based learning approach.

A Competency-Based Learning Approach

The ISSM and ESSM collaboration follows a structured learning pathway, which requires participants to engage with resources from both societies. The competency-based approach is broken down into three essential steps:

1. Knowledge Acquisition – Available through the ISSM Online University’s ISSM Curriculum, ICSM content, and webinars. You will also need to use external resources, such as ESSM Textbooks and additional materials provided by other societies.

2. Skills Training – Skills development is mainly offered through the ESSM School of Sexual Medicine, the ESSM Surgical Academy, and other ISSM and ESSM surgical courses, which are not available on the ISSM Online University.

3. Attitude Development – This aspect focuses on developing professional attitudes through experiences at MJCSM training centers and other in-person opportunities provided by ISSM, ESSM, and relevant societies.

Certifications and Examinations

The MJCSM is responsible for managing the examination process, which includes written assessments, interviews, and online evaluations. These examinations are accredited by the Council for European Specialists Medical Assessment (CESMA) of the UEMS. Both ISSM and ESSM provide certificates of participation and, whenever possible, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

By joining the ISSM Online University, you are stepping into a globally recognized program that will help you advance your career in sexual medicine. We encourage you to make use of the full range of educational opportunities offered by ISSM, ESSM, and other societies to complete the competency-based learning pathway.