With the start of a new calendar year, we can take a moment to reflect on our careers and future professional growth. The Society offers many resources and opportunities to showcase your leadership skills and help you build your network. As we embark on a new year, make a resolution to engage with the Society to advance your career.
Our members can serve as mentors to help develop the next generation of endocrine clinicians and scientists. We have many opportunities to advise early-career professionals as part of programs such as the Research Experiences for Graduate and Medical Students (REGMS), Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology (FLARE), and Excellence in Clinical Endocrinology Leadership (ExCEL). Members can share their insights with participants at our Endocrine Mentor Day (eMD) during ENDO 2026. The hard work of our volunteers makes these professional development programs valuable for the participants, and the mentoring experience is rewarding for those looking to advance their leadership skills.
As we embark on a new year, make a resolution to engage with the Society to advance your career.
To participate, visit the volunteer resources section of our website where you can find all the information you need to get started. Simply fill out our online form to express interest in the programs and initiatives that interest you most.
Our Medical School Engagement Program (MSEP) offers another way to support promising professionals entering our field. Currently, 21 medical schools have started Society-supported programs to educate students about endocrinology careers. We are always looking for additional medical schools to join the program and grow the endocrine pipeline. Program leaders and our staff have compiled many resources to make it easy to plan events and engage students at your institution. Fill out our interest form online to learn more about starting your own Endocrinology Interest Group and to be informed when the next application cycle opens.
Another way to make your voice heard and help shape our field is to take part in our advocacy programs. Our grassroots advocacy program makes it easy for United States-based members to reach their members of Congress. It only takes two minutes to send an email supporting funding for the National Institutes of Health or access to telehealth services using our online platform.
If you want to meet with your congressional office, our staff can help you arrange an in-person visit or a video call. Our team also organizes Hill Days where members represent the endocrine field on Capitol Hill. Get in touch with the staff to share the issues that you want to advocate for.
For those who are just starting their careers, let this be the year you join us for ENDO 2026, the world’s leading meeting for endocrine research and clinical care. ENDO offers a chance to present your research and meet luminaries in the field. This year’s meeting takes place from June 13 to 16 in Chicago, Ill.. We offer several travel awards designed to help early-career professionals and trainees gain exposure, present their work, and build networks that will last a lifetime. The deadlines are approaching on February 2, so be sure to submit your application soon.
Committees are the foundation of our Society’s work. Serving here is often the first rung on the leadership ladder, giving you a chance to influence initiatives, gain visibility, and prepare for future leadership roles. As a committee member, your voice helps guide the Society’s initiatives and ensures we continue to advance science, clinical care, and education.
The hard work of our volunteers makes these professional development programs valuable for the participants, and the mentoring experience is rewarding for those looking to advance their leadership skills.
Long-time members who want to be more involved in the Society’s future direction can apply to join our Nominating Committee. This committee determines the slate of Board of Directors candidates and plays a key role in shaping the Society for years to come. We currently are looking for candidates to fill several slots on this important committee. Nominate yourself or a colleague by January 30 to be considered.
Whenever you have a few minutes available, use that time for your professional development. You can reach out to the global endocrine community on our digital platform EndoForum, which gives you a place to communicate with your peers. Whether you want to share an interesting research paper or ask a question about a challenging case, this is the place to start online conversations with your peers. With the revamped platform we launched in October, interacting with your peers is easier than ever.
EndoForum includes discussion spaces for our 12 member-led Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which connect you to others who share your passion for specific endocrine topics. We just launched a new SIG focused on men’s health last month, and we continue to introduce more topics. Our SIGs hosted 18 webinars last year, offering great opportunities to get involved. Whether your interests lie in endocrine-disrupting chemicals, endocrine cancers, or entrepreneurship, join our SIGs to interact with peers and expand your network.
I hope you’ll consider sharing your talents and engaging with the Society in new ways this year. Volunteering benefits your own professional growth as well as our global community.
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