Dear IES Colleagues,

We are hoping to organise a series of online webinars for updates in thyroid disease in
2026. There are some new and emerging techniques in thyroidology (ablative therapy,
molecular analysis in thyroid nodules, active surveillance of micro-PTC) and major new
guidelines being produced in 2025/2026 (thyroid cancer, thyroid disease in pregnancy, assay interference, thyroid emergencies), so we feel an update on the latest thyroid research and clinical guidance would be welcome. The IES are supportive of this.

We plan a series of webinars in 2026, perhaps occurring every 3 months, all of which will be multidisciplinary and involve international speakers.
We very much welcome colleagues to join the organising committee for these webinars. If you are interested, please get in touch (Carla.moran@ucd.ie).

Yours sincerely,
Thyroid Webinar Update Series Organising Committee
Carla Moran, Beacon Hospital & St Vincent’s University Hospital (Chair)
Marie-Louise Healy, St James’ Hospital
Samah Idriss, Beacon Hospital & St Vincent’s University Hospital
Caroline Joyce, Cork University Hospital
Anne McGowan, Tallaght University Hospital
Agnieszka Pazderska, St James’ Hospital

The 47th Annual ACBI Conference returns to Co Roscommon, focusing this year on paediatric laboratory medicine. Over two days, an exciting line-up of speakers will present the latest updates on laboratory services for younger and more vulnerable populations.

Register and find out more here!

Examination date: Friday 12 December 2025 (online via remote invigilation)

Registration closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 (18:00 CEST)

Have you registered yet? Registration for the 2025 European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism will close in just one week.

Why take the exam?

ESE has collaborated with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and national endocrine societies across Europe to hold a European examination in endocrinology, with pan-European governance, developed by highly-qualified endocrinologists. This is a well respected and internationally recognised examination, which can support your career progression.

Passing this exam is a fantastic way to gain recognition of your clinical expertise, and ensure that your CV stands out.

How do I apply for the examination?

Please submit your application online via the application form available here.

What does the exam consist of?

The exam consists of two single best answer papers which are designed to test and validate your knowledge and comprehension in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. The exam also assesses your ability to interpret information and to solve clinical problems.

How do I take the exam?

The 2025 Board Examination is delivered by remote invigilation, with logistics supported by the Royal College of Physicians Ireland (RCPI). You can do this examination online in a quiet, secure place of your choosing at your own computer, e.g. at home or at work. You will be supervised remotely by invigilators throughout the examination.

Examination date: Friday 12 December 2025.

Don’t forget that ESE Members have access to the ESE Library which has over 280 videos available from previous ESE events for you to watch, which may help you with your learning and development.

Registration
Registration will close on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

The exam application fee is €850.

Please note: If you have applied for, and been awarded, an ESE Examination Grant, you will already have been notified and should have received a unique link to register at a discounted registration fee.

Register Here.

Dr. Maeve Durkan (Honorary Secretary of the IES and President of the UEMS Board of Endocrinology) would like to inform the IES membership that registration is now open for the European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (EBEEDM).

Examination date: Friday 12 December 2025

Registration closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 (18:00 CEST)

Why take the exam?

ESE has collaborated with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and national endocrine societies across Europe to hold a European examination in endocrinology, with pan-European governance, developed by highly-qualified endocrinologists. This is a well respected and internationally recognised examination, which can support your career progression.

Passing this exam is a fantastic way to gain recognition of your clinical expertise, and ensure that your CV stands out.

How do I apply for the examination?

Please submit your application online via the application form available here.

What does the exam consist of?

The exam consists of two single best answer papers which are designed to test and validate your knowledge and comprehension in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. The exam also assesses your ability to interpret information and to solve clinical problems.

How do I take the exam?

The 2025 Board Examination is delivered by remote invigilation, with logistics supported by the Royal College of Physicians Ireland (RCPI). You can do this examination online in a quiet, secure place of your choosing at your own computer, e.g. at home or at work. You will be supervised remotely by invigilators throughout the examination.

The exam application fee is €850.

Registration is via Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Website > Learn and Develop > Examinations > RCPI Examinations > European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism > Exam Applications

Clinical and basic science grants are to be replaced this year with a single “Covid-19 in Endocrinology” grant to the value of €20,000. For details click here

CoVid-19 resources for managing endocrine conditions. We are collating resources for healthcare professionals dealing with endocrine conditions relating to CoVid-19. This resource has been created for information purposes and support for colleagues. It is intended for healthcare professionals as a resource for information and it is not intended for patient use. Click here to link to the document.

The HSE Interim Clinical Guidance on Management of Diabetes during the CoVid-19 pandemic, developed by NCP Diabetes, has now been approved by HSE 22nd April 2020. This guidance is for Health Care Professionals. Click here to link to the document.

DICE: “February 21st Croke Park Upskilling your diabetes knowledge to empower and improve the lives of people with diabetes ”

Friday, 21st of February, Croke Park Conference Center Dublin

For more information and to register please follow this link: https://www.diabetes.ie/event/dice-2020/

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November 2019

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