- Advancement of dermatopathology as a scientific discipline.
- Establishment of national societies in sections of dermatopathology and pathology societies, devoted to the advancement and study of dermatopathology.
- Stimulation of research in dermatopathology.
- Promotion of personal relations among the dermatopathologists of the world.
- Representation of the interests of dermatopathology in other international organizations.
- Encouragement of the exchange of information in the field of dermatopathology through various means.