The AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup, established in 2014 as a collaboration between AUGS and SGS, focuses on advancing research in urogynecology and pelvic floor function. The purpose of the AUGS–SGS Group within the FPRN® is to provide fellows with a collaborative, multi-center research environment dedicated to pelvic floor disorders. The network aims to build fellows’ confidence, skills, and efficiency as developing researchers. Through participation, fellows engage with both peers and leading experts in urogynecology, gaining valuable research experience while establishing professional connections across the United States and Canada—connections that often last well beyond fellowship.

Call for Steering Committee Applicants

Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 28, 2026 at 11:59 EST

The AUGS-SGS Group of the FPRN® is seeking applicants for 2 Steering Committee positions.
Eligibility: Current 1st or 2nd Year URPS Fellows

1. Please submit a 2-3 minute video of yourself detailing your candidacy for the AUGS-SGS Steering Committee of the FPRN® for the Vice-Chair or Secretary/Treasurer position. Please upload your video using the link below.
2. Please upload videos by February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Instructions for voting on all candidates will be sent out thereafter.

Open Positions

Vice Chair (Current 1st Year)
Job Description: Working with Chair to develop conference calls, assist Chair to develop AUGS-SGS Group Meetings, oversight and maintenance of new proposals and ongoing projects.
Term: 1 year and will ascend to Chair position in the following year.

Secretary/Treasurer (1st or 2nd Year)

Job Description: Managing calls logistics (booking conference lines, email reminders, conference call minutes), administering AUSG-SGS Group funds, preparing budgets, meeting financial reporting requirements.
Term: 1-2 years

All Steering Committee members are responsible for the following:

• Participation in planning AUGS-SGS Group meetings at FPRN® meetings at SGS and AUGS Annual Meetings
• Collaboration with FMIGS FRPN® Group to plan the general FPRN® meeting
• Attend all FPRN® meetings
• Review new project proposals
• Communication with the Advisory Board and FPRN® members
• Coordination and monitoring of ongoing research projects, including progress toward goals and conflict resolution
• Attend monthly Steering Committee meetings

Cara Grimes, MD
Nancy Ringel, MD
Whitney Ross, MD
Alexander Berger, MD
Sarah Boyd, MD
Robert Gutman, MD
Melanie Meister, MD
Kate Meriwether, MD
Julia Shinnick, MD

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