What does a committee member do?

As a committee member you will shape and drive forward Society activities and projects. To do this effectively you will have a term of office of four years and during this time you will need to:

• Attend all or most committee meetings which take place 2-3 times a year, including at least one in-person meeting in London. Committee meetings usually last 2-3 hours with dates set 9-12 months in advance. The Society will reimburse travel expenses to any face-to-face meetings.
• Occasionally meet within subgroups for specific committee activities in between full committee meetings
• Be able to respond to any committee emails in a timely manner.

In return for your hard work, there are many personal benefits to being part of a Society committee. You will be able to:

• Expand your professional network, working with endocrinologists working within different subspecialties from varied institutions across the UK
• Use your skills in new ways to complete projects benefiting the endocrine community, patients and the public
• Ensure the Society is meeting your needs and effectively supporting the next generation of endocrinologists

Aled Rees, Robert Murray, Eleanor Davies, Kristien Boelaert and Karen Forbes discuss how Society Committees are changing to better represent the diversity of its membership, what they do and why you should join one in our video.

Read our committee members' testimonials about the value and benefits of being part of a Society committee in The Endocrine Post and The Endocrinologist.