ESE - your European hormone society (1)

Since striking out as an independent society in 2006, the European Society of Endocrinology has grown enormously. Not wishing to lose touch with the needs of its individual and affiliated Members, ESE is using ECE 2013 as the perfect opportunity to hear from you, the endocrinologist.

At lunchtime on Monday ESE President Philippe Bouchard met with the heads of national and specialty affiliated societies. He began by expressing his desire to collaborate and learn - “we need to work together more” - and so, evoking scenes from a Summit of the European Parliament, he invited each country present to declare how it saw progress in partnership with ESE.

The issues were diverse and wide-ranging, and whilst many were shared others were unique to a particular country’s health or academic system. It was, however, clear that those present were pleased to be given the platform to speak on their country’s behalf and feed into the workings of ESE, making for frank and open discussion; just what the doctor ordered!

The ‘ESE Meets New Members’ meeting yesterday also gave those new to the Society an opportunity to meet, greet and network with members of the Executive Committee and with each other. Being a part of the collective, meeting peers from across the world and taking part in the scientific community was exactly the reason why so many new Members turned up. Indeed, it was so well-attended that the photographer nearly injured himself fitting everyone into the frame from his vantage point atop a table.

Although these are scheduled events, ESE welcomes feedback from its Members at any time. This is your Society, and we need your input to provide you with the tools, information and resources to assist you in your career. As the European hormone society we also represent you on an international level, making it even more important that we hear your views. You can tweet (@ESEndocrinology), like us on Facebook, email us ([email protected]) or visit us on stand 26/27 – we promise to always listen.