About ENDO

ENDO features more than 200 scientific sessions covering the full breadth of endocrinology—from basic and translational research to clinical research and practice.  The ENDO 2011 scientific program includes 16 Plenary lectures, 140 Case Management Forum & Meet-the-Professor sessions and 75 Symposia—a total of more than 350 presentations from some of the world's leaders in endocrine research & care. With more than 7,000 attendees and 2,500 abstracts presented, ENDO offers an excellent venue for networking & scientific exchange.

About The Endocrine Society

Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. The Society works to foster a greater understanding of endocrinology amongst the general public and practitioners of complementary medical disciplines and to promote the interests of all endocrinologists at the national scientific research and health policy levels of government.

The Hormone Foundation, the Society's public education affiliate, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals and the media.

Endocrine Society Membership

More than 14,000 endocrinologists from 101 countries belong to The Endocrine Society. Our members are physicians in practice, clinical researchers and basic scientists with interests in endocrinology and related fields, as well as clinical fellows, post-doctoral researchers, students and more. Members of the Society also receive a significant discount on ENDO 2011 registration – become a member and save $500 or more!

Members of The Endocrine Society represent the full range of disciplines associated with endocrinologists: clinicians, researchers, educators, fellows and students, industry professionals and health professionals who are involved in the field of endocrinology. These professionals are dedicated to the research and treatment of the full range of endocrine disorders: diabetes, reproduction, infertility, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, obesity/lipids, growth hormone, pituitary tumors, and adrenal insufficiency.

Activities and Services

The Endocrine Society publishes four world-renowned journals and a monthly news magazine, holds scientific conferences, provides educational programs for physicians, issues clinical practice guidelines, promotes careers in endocrinology, and advocates for appropriate funding of scientific research in endocrinology and public policies that support the practice of clinical endocrinology.