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Summer greetings from SGS!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Call for Abstract and Video Review Committee Members
Application Deadline: August 10, 2023
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Call for Postgraduate Course* and Academic Roundtable Proposals
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2023
PG COURSE PROPOSAL INFO
*Must be an Active SGS Member to submit a PG Course Proposal
ROUNDTABLE PROPOSAL INFO
Call for Abstract & Video Submissions for SGS 2024
Submission Deadline: September 17, 2023
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2023 Winter Postgraduate Course Announced
We are pleased to announce the return of the popular SGS Advanced Course in Gynecologic Surgery. Designed for obstetrician/gynecologists and sub-specialty fellows, this course focuses on the surgical management of a full spectrum of gynecologic problems and approaches, including surgical education, technique, and evidence-based approaches to improve surgeon competence and patient outcomes. This is a 2-day didactic course featuring several add-on workshops and labs.
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Scholarship Opportunity
SGS is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2023 Michael P. Aronson Scholarship/Travel Award. This scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. Michael P. Aronson – SGS Distinguished Surgeon Award recipient, expert vaginal surgeon, and passionate surgical educator. This scholarship is awarded to a faculty member in good standing of a resident teaching institution to attend the SGS Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery in New Orleans, November 29 – December 2, 2023.
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SGO/SGS Joint Statement
Many individuals, unfortunately, are subject to harassment and violence every day in our country, with reports being publicized regularly across many different industries and sectors. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) are united in opposing harassment and violence in all its forms and have collaborated on a joint statement reflecting our organizations’ commitment to the same and emphasizing the code of conduct to which we hold our members. The statement was released in June, with a number of related organizations endorsing the statement.
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New Online Resource: QR Codes for SGS Patient Videos
The SGS Education Committee has produced informational videos geared toward a patient audience:
You can find these videos on the SGS website under the Education tab. And now it’s even easier to share these with your patients, thanks to our new QR Code Cards. Downloadable cards are now available. Check them out!
New Publications from the SGS Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery (CoRPS) Consortium
Propose a New Member!
SGS Active Members may propose a qualified physician who is board certified (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology) for SGS membership. A second Active Member of SGS must endorse the proposed new member.
The “Proposer” is responsible for completing the online New Member Proposal Form and should be prepared to provide the “Endorser” name, the Applicant’s name, degree, institution, address, phone number, and email on the form. The Proposer will also attach letters from both the Proposer and the Endorser addressing the applicant’s teaching endeavors, surgical practice, and research.
Once the complete New Member Proposal Form is received, the applicant will receive a link to the online application to complete. The Proposer agrees to guide and support the future member in completing their application for membership, case list, and meeting the Annual Meeting attendance and presentation requirements for membership.
A detailed description of the membership process is available on the SGS website here.
Save the Date!
Your donations support the following:
- Professional Development Fund supports the annual Women’s Council presentation
- Donald G. Gallup Fund supports the Distinguished Surgeon Award
- Education Fund supports the SGS Education Committee initiatives
- Michael P. Aronson Fund supports scholarships for early career faculty to attend the SGS Winter Postgraduate Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery
- John O. L. DeLancey Fund supports the Pelvic Anatomy Group (nomenclature, 3D imaging and digital library)
- David H. Nichols Fund supports an award for the best vaginal surgery presentation
- CoRPS Fund in honor of Drs. Richter, Iglesia, and Kenton supports the management and research conducted by CoRPS
- Thomas E. Nolan Fund supports the SGS Distinguished Service Award
- Mark D. Walters Endowed Lectureship Fund supports the Mark D. Walters Endowed Lecture
- Nancy Frankel and Lennie Siegel Fellow Scholar Fund supports the SGS Fellow Scholar program
- Research Fund and Honor your Mentor Program support the FPRN® and SRG
Thank you for your continuing support of the SGS mission by donating to SHARE!
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