About the Society for Endocrinology
The Society for Endocrinology was set up in 1946 (see the history of the Society for more information) to promote the advance of endocrinology. The Society currently has about 1900 members and is increasing its size and range of activities rapidly. It is the major endocrine society outside North America; membership is open to anyone anywhere in the world working in an endocrine-related field, at any stage of their career.
Membership categories are Honorary, Senior, Full, Scientist-in-Training, Clinician-in-Training, Associate and Corporate. For more information see the Membership section.
The Society's aims
- To advance education and research in endocrinology for the public benefit
- To be the voice of endocrinology in the UK
- To be a major focus of endocrinology outside the USA
- To support endocrinologists worldwide and to foster a sense of community
- To raise the profile of endocrinology
- To attract good young scientists, doctors and nurses into endocrinology and to retain them in the discipline
Special Interest Groups and Other Groups