This year has dealt us many challenges. During times like these, we lean on our professional communities for strength, encouragement, and guidance. Despite our inability to gather, socialize, and learn in person, I’m immeasurably proud that our global endocrine community is now all the more connected, united, and inclusive.
This is no coincidence — we’re a resilient group of change-makers and game-changers who are committed to advancing the science of endocrinology and improving the health and well-being of those we serve. In that spirit, our diverse community has embraced digital learning as one alternative form of connecting, and in doing so, obviated traditional barriers such as time and distance. This new normal has propelled us forward and already demonstrated meaningful benefits for our expanding community.
ENDO Online 2020 by the Numbers
ENDO Online 2020, our inaugural online conference, attracted more than 27,500 registrants, the largest event in our longstanding history! Here are a few stats that will surely pique your interest: 19 international societies endorsed the event; upwards of 3,000 learners tuned-in for ancillary symposia sessions; 2,381 individuals actively participated in Basic Science Day; 171% increase in memberships processed during an ENDO conference; and, 30 exhibit booths, seven product theaters, and generous support from five sponsors.
We’re a resilient group of change-makers and game-changers who are committed to advancing the science of endocrinology and improving the health and well-being of those we serve.
United, we hosted an Anti-Racism Vigil to acknowledge those who have suffered from racial injustice and reaffirm our commitment to a more just and equitable society — 600 individuals reflected together in solidarity on June 16 at 10:00 AM.
Thanks to our member leaders, organizers, faculty, attendees, sponsors, and staff for rapidly transforming the bold concept of ENDO Online 2020 into a record-breaking reality! If you want to view and/or re-watch any sessions, all content will remain accessible to members at no cost.
CEU/EBR
Mark your calendars for Clinical Endocrinology Update (endocrine.org/ceu2020) and Endocrine Board Review (endocrine.org/ebr2020), September 10-12 and September 16-18, respectively.
These programs feature content curated by experts and led by world-class faculty, in a convenient (and safe) online environment. You’ll enjoy a blend of virtual on-demand and live programming designed to maximize your learning experience and accommodate your busy schedule. Plus, you’ll have access to the recordings for a minimum of 12 months. I hope you’ll take advantage of this year’s exclusive discounted rates and join us at CEU and/or EBR!
Continued Investment in Digital Learning
In time, we will once again be able to gather in-person for meetings, conferences, and networking events. Nothing can replace those essential human-to-human interactions. That said, we have witnessed the undeniable value of digital learning within our community. Albeit a different format, we continue to lead the way with promulgating the latest endocrine science and clinical education for our learners, with the advantage of bypassing physical and travel barriers. To this end, the Endocrine Society will continue investing in digital learning, as well as in-person programs, to expand and amplify our reach in this beautifully diverse, global community.
Our diverse community has embraced digital learning as one alternative form of connecting, and in doing so, obviated traditional barriers such as time and distance. This new normal has propelled us forward and already demonstrated meaningful benefits for our expanding community.
Until we can see each other in-person, I look forward to giving you a virtual elbow-bump at one of our upcoming online programs.
Thank you, each of you, for all you do to serve the Endocrine Society, and society. The world is a better place because of your service, talent, and contributions.
Gary D. Hammer, MD, PhD
President, Endocrine Society
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