The Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES) was formed as a section of Association of Surgeons of India in the year 1993 under the guidance and stewardship of Padmashri Dr S Vittal who is also the Founder President. The Association has evolved into a vibrant organization and is one of the best performing sections of ASI. The Association takes pride in the dissemination of Principles and Practice of Endocrine Surgery. It conducts CME programmes, Organises Annual Meetings and awards Fellowships (FAES) as part of its initiative to update its members and to popularize Endocrine Surgery amongst the Surgeons. It was awarded consecutively for more than five years as the best section of Association of Surgeons of India.