President’s Viewpoint

Recognizing our diverse global membership as our strength and an asset has been key to building a professional home for all in the endocrinology community. I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the outstanding initiatives created to continue the vital and innovative work of our members to cultivate and support a more...

Even through a screen, you could feel the inescapable energy and excitement of more than 7,000 endocrinologists gathered for ENDO 2021 in March. After weathering a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cherished the opportunity to share knowledge and network with our professional community more than ever. ENDO 2021 drew one of our largest meeting...

When my predecessor, then-president E. Dale Abel, MD, PhD, made the difficult but wise decision to cancel ENDO 2020, and then passed me the presidential gavel in our virtual Annual Business Meeting in early April 2020, we had no idea that the pandemic was going to consume the entire year and result in a second...

The Endocrine Society has long been a nurturing home for our early-career members to seek training and guidance on how to navigate, sustain, and advance in their careers. While working to fulfill our strategic mission of providing networking opportunities, career development services, and leadership to support scientists and clinicians through every stage of their careers,...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges facing the over 30 million Americans living with diabetes. This year’s public awareness campaign of diabetes is even more important given the COVID-19 pandemic. People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing more serious complications from COVID-19. People with type...

It is more important than ever that the healthcare community worldwide unite and work together in an inclusive environment. The Endocrine Society has always welcomed our international members and strived to offer relevant benefits across the globe. I am happy to report on several new initiatives to increase our international cooperation with the goal of...

In a year of ongoing unprecedented worldwide challenges, we head into the autumn with hopes and plans for better times ahead. In that spirit, I want to comment on the ongoing success, resilience, and future of our journals, available in almost 8,000 libraries around the world as well as numerous non-profit research institutions in over...

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...