The Endocrine Society is a professional, international medical organization in the field of
endocrinology and
metabolism, founded in 1916 as The Association for the Study of Internal Secretions. The official name of the organization was changed to The Endocrine Society on January 1, 1952. It is a leading organization in the field and publishes four leading journals. It has more than 17,000 members from over 100 countries in
medicine,
molecular and
cellular biology,
biochemistry,
physiology,
genetics,
immunology,
education, industry and
allied health. The Society's mission is: "to advance excellence in endocrinology and promote its essential and integrative role in scientific discovery, medical practice, and human health."