Endocrine Society

Publications: endocrine society publications engage in three areas of activity: journals, books, and content licensing.journals: the society's peer-reviewed journals have been advancing endocrinology research and clinical care for more than a century, publishing continuously since 1917. The society currently publishes five journals: endocrinology, endocrine reviews, the journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism, journal of the endocrine society, and jcem case reports. Together, society journals publish more than 1,600 articles a year from scientists and clinicians around the world, as well as the society's own clinical practice guidelines. More than 2,600 society members donate their time each year to the peer review process. Journal editors and reviewers are vetted for their expertise and adherence to strict publishing and research integrity standards. The society's journals follow the standards of the international committee of medical journal editors and the committee on publication ethics.books: as part of its medical education program accredited by the accreditation council for continuing medical education, the society publishes books for physicians and health professionals seeking continuing medical education credits, preparation for medical board exams, a broad review of all areas of endocrinology, and the latest updates in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of endocrine conditions and disorders.content licensing: the society licenses the distribution rights for its journals, books, and other content including conference recordings, podcasts, webinars, and translations to publishers, institutions, and medical education companies worldwide.

Membership & engagement:spanning 130+ countries, endocrine society members are a global community of 18,000 investigators, scientists, healthcare providers, and educators, representing all career stages from students to emeritus professors. Devoted to advancing hormone research and excellence in the clinical practice of endocrinology, the society is a premier source of knowledge in the endocrine profession. Members benefit from extensive resources including publications, education, professional development, networking, and advocacy efforts aimed at accelerating breakthroughs and improving health worldwide.special interest group communities allow members to connect with fellow professionals on a host of specialties and fields in endocrine research, clinical care and other shared interests.

Government and public affairs: the endocrine society follows policy issues important to the professional lives of its members. This includes access to care, funding for biomedical research, prevention and treatment of diabetes and obesity, regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and medicare physician payment. The society represents its members' interests to federal policy makers by providing educational information, submitting comments to federal agencies, developing position statements and policy recommendations, and, within the limitations of a 501c3, through direct lobbying.the society also represents its members' interests through participation with other groups and coalitions, such as the american medical association (ama), the federation of american societies of experimental biology (faseb), and the coalition for health funding.

Professional development programs (early career):. The endocrine society's professional and clinical affairs division consists of three core areas: clinical practice guidelines, professional development, and pipeline development programs. Through these programs, the society works to improve the care of patients with endocrine disorders and to support the next generation of endocrine clinicians and scientists.clinical practice guideline programthe endocrine society provides the field of endocrinology with timely, evidence-based recommendations for clinical care and practice. Our clinical practice guidelines are developed to assist health care providers, patients, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions about appropriate health care options for endocrine-related conditions. We update our guidelines to reflect evolving clinical science and meet the needs of practicing providers. Our guidelines are developed with a commitment to the highest standards of trustworthiness and transparency as defined by the institute of medicine. Guideline authors include a multidisciplinary panel of experts, along with patient representatives to ensure that recommendations are patient centered. Recent guidelines published by the society include:-vitamin d for the prevention of disease (2024)-diagnosis and therapy of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency (joint with the european society of endocrinology) (2024)-primary aldosteronism (2025)-pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy (joint with the european society of endocrinology)professional developmentin addition to providing clinical guidance, the society works with early career professionals who show strong potential as future leaders in endocrinology, connecting them with training, mentorship, and professional development. Through this work, the society prepares the next generation of endocrine leaders to advance science and improve care for people affected by endocrine conditions around the world.-future leaders advancing research in endocrinology (flare) is a one-year program that prepares basic scientists, clinical research trainees, and junior faculty to become leaders in endocrine research. Participants benefit from a structured leadership development workshop, hands-on training in key areas such as grantsmanship, strong peer networks, and direct mentorship from senior investigators. -excellence in clinical endocrinology leadership (excel) is a two-year program that prepares early career endocrinologists to become leaders in clinical care. The program includes a dedicated leadership development workshop and practical training in areas such as patient care, clinical decision-making, and practice management. Participants build lasting peer connections and receive one-on-one guidance from experienced clinical leaders.pipeline developmentto address workforce challenges, the endocrine society is committed to the development of the next generation of endocrine clinicians and scientists. The united states is facing a shortage of endocrinologists and the number of medical students entering the field over the past ten years has fallen. These programs work to spark interest in endocrinology among medical students, graduate students, and postgraduate trainees.-the society's early career forum targets each of the above groups. Attendees receive training in areas such as identifying career paths, applying for jobs, and developing their cvs. Early career forum participants also receive networking and educational opportunities as attendees at the society's annual meeting.-the research experiences for graduate and medical students (regms) is a full year program for medical and graduate students interested in pursuing endocrine research. This program provides funding for students to conduct research with an endocrine society mentor. Participants submit abstracts that are highlighted at society's annual meeting.-the medical school engagement program (msep) works with medical school faculty to increase their students' interest in careers in endocrinology. Msep aims to spark and maintain interest in endocrinology through interactive events, access to endocrine faculty, experiences with patients, and scholarships to attend the society's annual meeting.-endocrine mentor day (emd) is an in-person mentoring and career development experience held during the society's annual meeting. Emd aims to demonstrate the excitement and rewards of a career in endocrinology. The program offers medical students and residents a curated meeting experience, including attendance at educational sessions, hands-on training with diabetes technology, and the opportunity to meet and work with leaders in the endocrine community.