AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sandra L. Weber, MD, FACP, FACE was elected Vice President today of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) at its 26th Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress in Austin, Texas.

“I am honored to serve as Vice President of such a dynamic organization and I am ready to help expand upon the many opportunities that we will be involved in next year,” said Dr. Weber.

Dr. Weber earned her medical degree from Northwestern University. The recipient of two student research awards from the American Diabetes Association during medical school training, Dr. Weber completed her internship, residency, chief residency and fellowship at the University of Miami.

A member of AACE since 1994, Dr. Weber currently practices endocrinology in Greenville, South Carolina, where she is one of the founding faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Also, she is involved in the residency teaching program, is active in clinical research, and serves as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Chair of Continuing Medical Education at Greenville Health System, University Medical Group.

She has served on several AACE Committees, including Chair of the 24th Annual AACE Scientific & Clinical Congress Program Committee, ACE Funding Development Committee, Chapters Committee, Legislative and Regulatory Committee, Bylaws Committee, and more.

About the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) represents more than 7,500 endocrinologists in the United States and abroad. AACE is the largest association of clinical endocrinologists in the world. The majority of AACE members are certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and concentrate on the treatment of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, growth hormone deficiency, cholesterol disorders, hypertension and obesity. Visit our site at www.aace.com.

About the American College of Endocrinology (ACE)

The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) is the educational and scientific arm of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). ACE is the leader in advancing the care and prevention of endocrine and metabolic disorders by: providing professional education and reliable public health information; recognizing excellence in education, research and service; promoting clinical research and defining the future of Clinical Endocrinology. For more information, visit www.aace.com/college.