Mission
PCOS Network is dedicated to increasing public and professional awareness of resources for the treatment and prevention of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Vision
PCOS Network will strive to develop a forum for clinical and scientific professionals working in the field of PCOS in order to build a collaborative, informed and engaged network. By providing an environment which encourages growth and new initiatives, PCOS Network will promote excellence in the care of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
The subspecialty of PCOS is a growing field and there are currently limited pcos specialists across disciplines. Levels of insulin resistance and diabetes are continuing to rise and more women are being diagnosed with PCOS. Therefore referrals to specialists will continue to rise and as a profession we need to be developing and advancing. I am committed to driving this forward by developing a network for professionals with an interest in PCOS to share information and resources.
To achieve its mission and vision PCOS Network will:
- Serve as a forum for the interchange of ideas and resources between disciplines
- Encourage and promote the advancement and exchange of information about the treatment and prevention of polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Recruit new practitioners and researchers into the subspecialty by promoting the Student Member Program
- Encourage evidence based knowledge, systematic reviews of lectures and ethical approaches to standards of care to maintain a reputable presence
- Include professional development resources such as business enhancement ideas, online marketing strategies and career opportunities
- Provide and publish thought leadership surveys
- Encourage advocacy initiatives around strategic agendas
- Provide a forum for peer networking events
- Provide a knowledge bank and content archive
- Publish a periodical e-newsletter and special e-bulletins
- Provide a directory to the public searching for PCOS resources
- Provide a bookstore and virtual library
- Provide relevant association and resource links
- Interview and report on professionals in the field
- Post upcoming and recent events and conferences
- Create a Speakers Bureau for members to access thought leaders
- Provide an forum for regional interest groups to develop
- Establish partnerships with other organizations
- Provide online dialogue
Designed to Benefit:
physicians, dietitians, scientists, school health professionals, nurses, patients, exercise physiologists, psychologists, alternative/holistic professionals, the public, spiritual practitioners, aesthetics, health educators, eating disorder organizations
