Interested in becoming an Endocrine Society volunteer? Please login and update your Get Involved interest form and select the opportunities that pique your interest. You will be contacted by Endocrine Society directly should a volunteer match become available.
Stepping up as a volunteer leader will help you expand your network, strengthen your leadership and professional skills, and contribute to our mission of uniting, leading, and growing the global endocrine community. As an exclusive benefit to members, volunteering for the Society also is a way to give back and influence the future of the field. Our task forces, committees, and working groups are comprised of members and staff committed to advancing endocrine research and practice. By participating in one of these groups, you will work on initiatives that impact our members, practitioners, and patients worldwide.
View our current groups below and learn how you can contribute to the Society’s strategic priorities.
The charge of the Communities of Practice Working Group is to recommend an approach for the Society to pursue communities of interest and create a prioritized list of pilot communities to launch in 2018-2019.
The charge of the Diabetes Training for Primary Care Task Force is to:
Explore ways for the Endocrine Society to support diabetes training for primary care physicians and advanced practice professionals
Examine and prioritize approaches based on strategic rationale for investment, potential for partnership or support, and predicted impact in the field
Develop an action plan including expected timeline to create or increase content and resources that support diabetes training for primary care physicians and advanced practice professionals
Identify resources needed to support the action plan
Recommend an approach to Council including timeline, key action steps, and resources needed
The charge of the Endocrine Board Review Faculty Group is to:
Develop and hold a 2-day live educational program that provides learners with the knowledge needed to successfully complete the ABIM board examination for certification or recertification in the subspecialty of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism
Ensure that the program meets the required CME accreditation standards
Ensure that the program meets the required ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) standards
The charge of the Fellows Training Series Steering Group is to: Determine which content should be included in FTS, whether that content represents a curation of existing content (e.g., content derived from live meetings, CPGs, and other Society efforts) or brand new content developed specifically for clinical fellows.
The Hypoglycemia Prevention Initiative Group was formed to provide clinical direction for the study and to develop the protocol, quality measures, etc.
The ITE Steering Group is charged with oversight of the ESAP In-Training Exam (ESAP-ITE), an in- service exam administered annually by endocrinology fellowship training programs. The group is responsible for the selection of exam content and decisions related to the exam utility, with its ultimate mission being to ensure relevance and usefulness of the exam to endocrinology training programs and fellows.
The charge of the Advocacy and Public Outreach Core Committee is to:
Utilizing external and internal (committee-based) expertise/resources, identify the policy issues most relevant to the Society and annually recommend a focused advocacy agenda to Council
Develop targeted activities to achieve the goals of the advocacy agenda
Oversee all legislative and regulatory activities, including congressional meetings, grassroots lobbying efforts, and regulatory comments
Identify topic-specific experts to serve as resources to government and to the media
Provide input on the selection of potentially newsworthy meeting abstracts and journal research
Develop targeted activities to help build linkages between the Society and the media
Liaise with the Hormone Health Network Committee to promote public awareness of endocrinology
The charge of the Annual Meeting Steering Committee is to:
Develop the Annual Meeting program, focusing on top quality scientific and clinical presentations and ensuring balance of coverage of topics, professional roles, ect.
Identify and invite speakers for the Annual Meeting
Review and select the abstracts to be presented and determine presentation format
Review and evaluate all ENDO educational components for scientific integrity, effectiveness, and quality
The charge of the Clinical Affairs Core Committee is to:
Promote excellence in clinical endocrinology by providing insight on issues impacting practice across clinical practice settings. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Health care policy and advocacy efforts
Access to endocrine care
Establishing and supporting evidence-based standards of care
Appropriate reimbursement
Quality of life for endocrinologists, including addressing issues of engagement and burnout
Identify Society representatives to physician in practice-related organizational collaborations, including the AMA and ACP. Contribute expertise on initiatives and policies stemming from these efforts.
Provide guidance and support to the Clinical Guidelines and Quality Improvement Subcommittees.
The charge of the Clinical Endocrine Education Committee is to:
Make recommendations specific to the the Society’s clinical educational initiatives with a primary focus in support of the needs of the educator community and trainees in undergraduate medical education, residency, fellowship and other graduate training programs.
Review and evaluate the Society’s clinical education activities in order to identify gaps in education and opportunities for future enhancements, with particular consideration of technological educational innovations and alignment with the Society’s strategic priorities.
Provide guidance and support with the Society’s CME re-accreditation process.
Collaborate, when appropriate, on educational initiatives with other committees, professional organizations and societies.
The Clinical Endocrinology Update (CEU) Steering Committee will oversee the development of the annual Clinical Endocrinology Update activity. The goals and objectives of the CEU Steering Committee are to:
Provide a comprehensive continuing medical education meeting covering common and evolving issues in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
Enhance the education of endocrinologists and other health professionals who treat patients with endocrine disorders
Ensure that the CEU meeting remains current and relevant to the needs of endocrinologists in a practice setting
The charge of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee is to develop a strategic plan to:
Increase diverse representation in governance and leadership roles by promoting visibility and participation
Increase awareness of, and advance research to address, health disparities in endocrine disorders.
Understand and meet the varied professional needs of the diverse membership with respect to existing and new programs and services.
Leverage D&I to address recruitment, engagement, and retention of a diverse Society membership
Advocate for the needs of a diverse Society membership to Council, the governance and other Society programs, and build partnerships with key organizations to support activities that enhance D&I efforts.
Maximize financial returns to ensure the Society has the financial resources to accomplish its mission and goals
Oversee the Reserve Fund and Renewal Fund to ensure that financial resources are sufficient to allow the Society to attain its current and long-term goals (fund the Strategic Plan)
Oversee the Society’s investment portfolio in a fiscally responsible manner
Ensure that adequate internal controls are maintained to protect and safeguard the Society’s assets
Recommend which firm should be selected as the Society’s independent auditor
The charge of the Hormone Health Network Committee is to:
Identify priority areas for patient/public education about hormones and health as well as endocrine-related diseases and conditions
Identify and cultivate national and international partners who are stakeholders in the Foundation’s patient education mission
Lead, with APOCC and other Society committees, efforts to identify and develop topics for national public awareness campaigns that will advance the Society and the public’s understanding of endocrinology
Supervise the development of the clinical component of the Foundation’s patient education materials and its public awareness efforts
The charge of the Laureate Awards Committee is to:
Select the most appropriate recipients for the Society’s top awards, the Laureate awards
Ensure that the Laureate awards reflect the Society’s diverse constituencies
Periodically review the scope of the Society’s awards to assure that the number and distribution of awards advance and contribute to the Society’s goals, identify new areas needing recognition, and recommend changes as needed
Identify, screen and select excellent candidates for Officer and Council positions, ensuring expertise, balance and diversity on Council
Consider the Society’s strategic vision in selecting candidates for office
Advise the president on long term Society leadership needs and opportunities and suggest individuals with future leadership potential for committee appointment
The charge of the Publications Core Committee is to:
Serve as ambassadors for Society journals to encourage readership, citations, and author submissions.
With input from the Editors-in-Chief and staff, provide oversight of the Society journals’ rosters of Editorial Board members and reviewer pools with the goals of making them (1) more efficient and responsive for journal operations, (2) more reflective of the Society’s diverse membership and expertise, and (3) provide a more focused, personalized experience, including training for early-career reviewers.
Provide oversight for Society publications to follow best practices in STM publishing, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).
The charge of the Quality Improvement Subcommittee is to:
Oversee the Society’s quality improvement initiatives, including those related to the performance measures development process, health information technology adoption/education, and miscellaneous practice management programs as identified by the Clinical Affairs and Scientific and Education Core Committees.
Identifying clinical guidelines from which to develop performance measures, performance improvement modules, and decision support tools.
Monitoring of quality improvement programs proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The charge of the Research Affairs Core Committee is to:
Promote excellence in all research in endocrinology and related fields
Ensure that the needs and interests of researchers are well served by the Society
Ensure that the expertise and perspective of Endocrine Society members are represented at research funding agencies and reflected in policies and national issues that impact researchers
Promote, support and participate in the Society’s research advocacy efforts
Promote the perspective of endocrine researchers in coalitions (e.g., FASEB, Research!America)
Identify new Society resources, programs and services that will serve the Society’s research constituencies and work with other committees and other Societies (including domestic and international scientific societies) as appropriate to drive the development of new initiatives
Represent and promote the views of the research communities within Society activities and in collaboration with other Society committees (e.g., Publications Core Committee, Trainee and Career Development Core Committee, and Annual Meeting Steering Committee)
Recommend strategic partnerships that will increase the Society’s profile among the broader scientific community
The charge of the Scientific Statement Subcommittee is to:
Highlight the state of the science of endocrinology by providing a comprehensive literature review to identify knowledge gaps and areas of consensus.
Produce recommendations for research and policy and position the Society as the experts on critical public health issues and emerging scientific issues.
Raise awareness of the central role endocrinology plays in science and medicine.
The charge of the Trainee and Career Development Core Committee is to:
Assess the needs of trainees and current Society programs and services to determine where there are gaps
Create and manage the implementation of the Society’s strategies for trainees and career development
Develop and/or recommend programs and services to recruit and retain the membership of trainees and young professionals and increase their participation in Society activities
Develop and/or encourage Society programs that will assist trainees and professionals of all ages in their career development
Represent the views of trainees and young professionals to Council, the governance and other Society programs
Provide opportunities and support for the involvement of trainees and young professionals in the Society
You can contribute in various ways, each with a different strategic focus, outcomes, and time commitment. This flexibility allows you to identify your preferences and work on opportunities that best suit your interest, availability, and expertise.
In addition to serving on work groups, task forces, and committees, you can also choose to participate in “one-time” activities that help propel our work forward. These activities include reviewing abstracts, participating in surveys and research, and reviewing and providing expert opinions on scientific and clinical resources. We want you to take advantage of opportunities that are both rewarding and fit into your busy schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to become a member leader?
Complete the volunteer profile.
What happens when I complete my profile?
Upon receiving your profile, we will review the available opportunities with your answers and look to match you with a suitable placement. If you are interested in committee work, your name will be considered by the President-Elect during the committee appointment process, which typically occurs each fall. Your profile is tied to your endocrine.org account, which allows us to access your preferences as new opportunities emerge. You can change the information on your profile at any time by logging into your endocrine.org account.
How do I change/add to my volunteer interests and availability? Yes, go to ‘Manage my Account’, then ‘Account links.’ The volunteer form can be edited to reflect your new interests.
Does filling out the Volunteer form guarantee volunteer placement? While we aim to maximize volunteer placements, slots for individual volunteer roles are limited each year. Many opportunities recur annually, therefore if you are not placed in your role of choice this year, there are often future opportunities.
What other information should I provide to help receive a volunteer placement more quickly? Please go to ‘Manage your Account’ on endocrine.org. On the ‘My Account Links’ side panel, select Professional Profile and insert your professional interest areas and upload a CV. This will allow us to match you to an opportunity that matches your expertise.
What is the typical time commitment? We have many opportunities across the Society, all of which require differing time commitments. Upon completing your profile, you may indicate the amount of time you’d like to commit to opportunities (1-3 years, <6 months, a few hours, etc.). This will allow us to identify opportunities that fit with your schedule.
What is the difference between a long-term and short-term volunteer opportunity? A short-term volunteer opportunity has a time commitment that is under a year. It generally does not require commitment to a task force or committee therefore can be more flexible. There are one-time opportunities as well as ongoing projects that last several months. Examples of a short-term opportunity are participating in a hill day congressional visit or reviewing abstracts.
A long-term volunteer opportunity lasts 2+ years and may require a greater time commitment over the course of that period. Most committees fall under this category. The nominations process begins after ENDO. Other examples of these types of opportunities include serving on a journal editorial board or Special Interest Group.
What support are volunteers provided? Upon placement, we will work with you to assist with any questions and needs as they arise. Member groups which require travel and/or reimbursements—such as committees—will be provided access to MacNair Travel Management, a reimbursement form, and hotel reservations. To learn more, please see our Committee Information Resource Page.
Maigen Bethea—a recent PhD graduate and FLARE alumna—has made many contributions to the Endocrine Society since joining in 2017. As part of her role on the Trainee and Career Development Core Committee (TCDCC), Maigen substantially contributed to the revitalization of the Early Career Forum and Career Development Workshop programming. Despite being the most junior person on the committee, she was not afraid to share her ideas. In addition to her work on TCDCC, Maigen currently serves on the Society’s Early Career Special Interest Group Steering Group which helps develop activities and events that will benefit the Endocrine Society’s Early Career members. We thank you Dr. Bethea for your dedication and contributions to the Society.
Maigen Bethea—a recent PhD graduate and FLARE alumna—has made many contributions to the Endocrine Society since joining in 2017. As part of her role on the Trainee and Career Development Core Committee (TCDCC), Maigen substantially contributed to the revitalization of the Early Career Forum and Career Development Workshop programming. Despite being the most junior person on the committee, she was not afraid to share her ideas. In addition to her work on TCDCC, Maigen currently serves on the Society’s Early Career Special Interest Group Steering Group which helps develop activities and events that will benefit the Endocrine Society’s Early Career members. We thank you Dr. Bethea for your dedication and contributions to the Society.
You can contribute in various ways, each with a different strategic focus, outcomes, and time commitment. This flexibility allows you to identify your preferences and work on opportunities that best suit your interest, availability, and expertise. 
