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Board Certification in Endocrinology
To certify or not to certify, that is the question. There has been much discussion about board certification. It is expensive and time consuming. There is no evidence that it improves patient care. Changes have been made and more are to come, I’m sure. And yet, the question often comes up in my discussions with colleagues. Should we recertify? Should we get additional certifications?
There was a time I would have said yes on both counts. Of course, back then, someone else (my employer) was footing the bill for the necessary CME credits and the fees. Now that I am in private practice, I have to decide whether the expense will translate into better reimbursement and better patient…
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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Now Recommend a Plant-Based Diet!
Yet another mainstream health organization is recommending a plant-based diet! This time it’s the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), which in their just-released 2018 guidelines suggest a PLANT-BASED DIET as the preferred eating pattern for patients with type 2 diabetes!
Cardiologists see more patients with type 2 diabetes than endocrinologists
Adults with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease receive outpatient care from cardiologists more often than from endocrinologists, especially when CVD is also present, according to findings presented at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting.
Should the 3-year residency requirement be shortened to address the endocrinologist shortage?
Shortening the residency requirement now would accomplish two things. First, it would encourage residents to concentrate on a research career by not penalizing them for taking an additional year of fellowship. Second, it would encourage more medical students to apply for MD/PhD programs for similar reasons. In both cases, it would increase the pool of endocrine researchers with a clinical background — a highly desirable and needed cohort.
Diabetes Organizations Rebuke ACP's Type 2 Guidelines
A joint statement from the Endocrine Society, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) expressed strong disagreement with the ACP’s new guidelines, which raised goal A1C levels to between 7% and 8% for patients with T2D.
Kevin Hagan: Helping to Lead the Fight Against Diabetes
Beyond dispelling the pernicious stereotypes surrounding diabetes, Hagan says, his job is "to make sure we clearly know where we're headed, and to make sure resources are aligned there."
Board Certification in Endocrinology
To certify or not to certify, that is the question. There has been much discussion about board certification. It is expensive and time consuming. There is no evidence that it improves patient care. Changes have been made and more are to come, I’m sure. And yet, the question often comes up in my discussions with colleagues. Should we recertify? Should we get additional certifications?
Virta Health
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Diabetes Organizations & Charities
All of us will agree that we have to find solutions to stem this diabetes “tsunami”. We have to think out of the box for the future as well as understand our actions in the past - International Diabetes Federation
Endocrine Society
The mission of The Endocrine Society is to advance excellence in endocrinology and promote its essential role as an integrative force in scientific research and medical practice.
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology
The European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) is a truly international organisation aiming to promote the highest levels of knowledge, research, education and clinical practice of paediatric endocrinology and metabolism throughout the world.
Hormone Health Network
The Hormone Health Network helps you and your health care provider have more informed discussions about hormones and health. Our free, online resources come from the most advanced clinical and scientific expertise in endocrinology.
Pediatric Endocrine Society
The PES has over 1200 members representing the multiple disciplines of Pediatric Endocrinology. The members are dedicated to research and treatment of children with endocrine disorders; reproductive, bone, thyroid, diabetes, obesity, growth, pituitary and adrenal. The Society works to promote the continuing education of its membership.
Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society
PENS is a voluntary non-profit specialty nursing organization committed to the advancement of the art and science of pediatric endocrine nursing.
Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
The Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology is an interdisciplinary scientific organization dedicated to the study of hormonal processes and neuroendocrine systems that regulate behavior.
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 2000 members and is increasing its size and range of activities rapidly. Membership is open to anyone anywhere in the world working in an endocrine-related field, at any stage of their career.
The International Society of Endocrinology
Since its foundation in 1960, the International Society of Endocrinology (ISE) has pursued the worldwide advancement of education, science and patient care in Endocrinology. Today the society forms a strategic network of National Endocrine Societies which aims to stimulate international cooperation and co-ordinate scientific exchange, debate and dissemination between healthcare professionals around the world.
Women in Endocrinology
Women in Endocrinology is an organization devoted to promoting and facilitating the professional development and advancement of women in the field of Endocrinology.
Endocrine Nurses Society
The Endocrine Nurses Society is a professional organization for endocrine nurses founded to promote excellence in the clinical care of patients through advancement of the science and art of endocrine nursing.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
AACE is a medical professional community of clinical endocrinologists committed to enhancing its members'' ability to provide the highest quality of care.
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research is a professional, scientific and medical society established to bring together clinical and experimental scientists involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine.
American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants ASEPA is the official constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) representing PAs in the specialty of Endocrinology.
American Thyroid Association
The ATA is the leading organization focused on thyroid biology and the prevention and treatment of thyroid disorders through excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, education, and public health.
Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group
The Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group is the professional body in Australia and New Zealand which represents those involved in management and/or research of children with disorders of the endocrine system including diabetes mellitus.
British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
The BAETS is the representative body of British Surgeons who have a specialist interest in surgery of the endocrine glands (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal).
British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
The society aims to improve the care of children and young people with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus by bringing together professionals from a range of disciplines including tertiary paediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists, general paediatricians with an interest in endocrinology and/or diabetes, researchers, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of these patients.
Canadian Pediatric Endocrine Group
The Canadian Pediatric Endocrine Group (CPEG) is the official Canadian association for pediatric endocrinology. Our membership is comprised mostly of pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric endocrine nurses, and pediatric subspecialty residents (fellows) who are training to become endocrinologists. We are a highly collaborative and collegial group dedicated to caring for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders.
Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
The Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM) is a professional organization bringing together clinical endocrinologists, educators and researchers engaged in providing health care, training and research within the broad domain of endocrinology. The CSEM is a national advocate for excellence in endocrinology research, education, and patient care, and its mandate is to advance the discipline of endocrinology and metabolism in Canada.
Endocrine Society of Australia
The Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) is a national non-profit organisation of scientists and clinicians who conduct research and practice in the field of Endocrinology. The society was founded in 1958 and incorporated in 1986 in the State of Victoria.
European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology was created to promote for the public benefit research, education and clinical practice in endocrinology by the organisation of conferences, training courses and publications, by raising public awareness, liaison with national and international legislators, and by any other appropriate means.
European Thyroid Association
The European Thyroid Association's aims are to promote knowledge in the thyroid field (fundamental and clinical) and improve knowledge of the thyroid gland and its diseases.
International Association of Endocrine Surgeons
The International Association of Endocrine Surgeons was founded in 1979 in San Francisco as an organization of surgeons with a particular interest in endocrine surgery. The mission of the organization is to work for endocrine surgery world wide, and to provide a forum for exchange of views by those who are involved in expanding the frontiers of endocrine surgery, rather than for the surgeon who occasionally operates on the thyroid or adrenal gland.
International Thyroid Eye Disease Society
Purpose is to support and conduct non-partisan research, education and informational activities to increase public and health-care professional awareness of thyroid eye disease (Graves’ orbitopathy, thyroid-associated orbitopathy).
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
The SIMD is a non-profit professional organization whose purpose is to promote the worldwide advancement of research and medical treatment of inherited disorders of metabolism.
Thyroid Foundation of Canada
To provide leadership to manage thyroid disease. Recent studies indicate that thyroid disorders affect one in ten people in Canada and are five to seven times more common in women. Thyroid disease takes many forms and can be devastating for those affected. By working closely with the medical community and raising funds for thyroid research, we hope to better manage and diagnose so that patients can be treated early, and get their life back to normal.
UK Endocrine Pathology Society
Welcome to the website of the UK Endocrine Pathology Society (the UKEPS). The scope of the UKEPS includes all endocrine Histopathology apart from the pituitary gland.
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