Looking Back: June Highlights

In June, the AACE team and I had the opportunity to represent our community at several key meetings:

AMA Annual Meeting – Chicago, IL (June 6–11): I began the month at the American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting, alongside AACE members Dr. Jonathan Leffert, our AMA Delegate, and Dr. Pavan Chava, our Alternate Delegate, who both actively contributed to advancing policy initiatives that support our community and expand access to endocrine care. Their efforts underscore AACE’s commitment to shaping national policy through collaboration and advocacy.

AANP National Conference – San Diego, CA (June 17–22): Following the AMA meeting, our team attended the AANP National Conference, where we engaged with nurse practitioners to explore how AACE resources can best support their vital role in endocrine care. As the nationwide shortage of endocrinologists continues to impact access for millions, we remain committed to empowering the entire endocrine care team with the knowledge and tools needed to meet patient needs.

ADA 85th Scientific Sessions – Chicago, IL (June 20–23): Towards the end of the month, we attended the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, where I connected with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing care for people with diabetes. As the world’s largest diabetes-focused meeting, it provided a dynamic platform for education, collaboration, and global exchange. At the AACE booth, our team engaged with attendees and shared key resources to support diabetes care, including our certificate programs, patient journeys, and opportunities to get involved in our global community.

July Engagements

Looking ahead, this month will be filled with meaningful engagements and opportunities to learn, share, and connect with our global community.

Mayo Clinic Member Interviews – Jacksonville, FL (July 7): At AACE, our strength lies in listening to our members and understanding how we can better support you and your patients. That’s why engaging with our community has remained a key priority for me. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with many of you, both virtually and in person at your practices, to learn how AACE can make a meaningful impact in your day-to-day work.

This month, I’ll be meeting with two AACE members at Mayo Clinic:

• Victor J. Bernet, MD, FACP, FACE: Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program; Consultant, Division of Endocrinology; and Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Bernet has been an AACE member for more than 20 years, received his FACE distinction in 1998, and was recently named an award recipient by the American Thyroid Association.
• Sarika Rao, DO, FACE: Endocrinologist in the Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Rao has been an AACE member for nine years, received her FACE distinction in 2020, and has served on multiple AACE committees since 2019.