Founded in 1991, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has been working to provide support in the field of endocrinology. Prior to the establishment of the AACE, clinical endocrinologists were unrecognized by the Health Care Financing Administration or any of the other prominent physician organization. Since its creation, the association has successfully built an expansive network of professional and political allies, allowing it to play a part in national policymaking. The organization has grown to include more than 6,000 members from the United States and around the globe. It operates under a dedication to gaining worldwide recognition for its causes, gaining the trust of patients, and gathering recognition from key health care decision makers and other industry professionals.

About the author: Currently working out of a private practice in Miami, Dr. Robert Aden has spent over a decade practicing endocrinology. He is a current member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.