- Fosters the circulation of scientific ideas amongst members of the society and encourages collaborative, interdisciplinary research and the exchange of information, material and personnel amongst their respective institutions.
- Provides a forum for the dissemination of specialist opinions and consensus information via symposia, congresses, workshops and the Society website.
- Promotes medical knowledge and good clinical practice in the field of interest through direct teaching and other educational activities.
- Supports the publication of scientific articles in journals relevant to the subjects of interest.