Established in 2015 through a partnership with AAGL, the FMIGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup integrates FMIGS fellows into the SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®), providing opportunities to participate in multi-center research that advances minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pelvic health. The subgroup promotes a collaborative, evidence-driven environment that supports both clinical and educational excellence. By engaging in study development, data collection, and scholarly dissemination, fellows build essential research skills and contribute to evidence that informs practice and drives innovation, while strengthening academic productivity and fostering a culture of inquiry within the fellowship community.

Call for Proposals

What are we looking for?

Feasible, high impact studies that address a gap in our current knowledge and utilize the multi-center nature of our network. Given the typical timeline study designs, including case/control; retrospective cohort; and well-conceived cross-sectional study designs can be enhanced by considering multi-center data access and generation.

How detailed should my proposal be?

Given the short turnaround time from starting fellowship to this deadline, we encourage EVERYONE that is interested to apply, even if the research projects/proposals are in preliminary phases. There will be an opportunity to refine timeline, budget, design and feasibility prior to presentation at AAGL if chosen.

Deadline to Submit

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

Proposal Presentation

At the FPRN® Meeting during the 52nd SGS Annual Scientific Meeting in Phoenix, AZ

Date: March 23, 2026

Time: 3:10 – 3:30 MST

Location: Grande Ballroom – Salon I

Questions?

Primary email contact: Isabel Janmey, FPRN CBG-SGS Subgroup Co-Chair (janmeyil@upmc.edu)

Call for FMIGS-SGS Steering Committee Applicants

Open Position(s)

Secretary/Treasurer (1st year [2-year program] or 1st/2nd year [3-year program])

Term: 2 years
Job Description: Manage and administer the FPRN® budget; prepare reports and present information on the FPRN® financial status to the steering committee. Also responsible for writing minutes of each conference call and meeting and submit this to the Secretary of the Steering Committee.

All committee members will be responsible for:

• Participation in planning the FPRN® Group meetings at SGS, AAGL, and virtually
• Collaborate with AUGS-SGS Group to plan the general FPRN® meeting and breakout sessions
• Reviewing new project proposals
• Communication with the Advisory Board and FPRN® members
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing research projects, including progress toward goals and conflict
  resolution.
• Attend all FPRN® meetings

How to Apply

Eligibility: Current fellows of any gynecologic surgery fellowship (MIGS, REI, PAG, FP) with two years remaining in training (either 1st year [2-year program] or 1st/2nd year [3-year program]). URPS fellows should redirect their inquiry to the AUGS-SGS Group of the FPRN®.

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

Process:

• The current Steering Committee members and advisors will conduct the review and voting process.
• Please submit your current CV and a 2-3 minute video of yourself detailing your candidacy for your desired position(s). The open positions are described below.
• Your CV and video are due by March 1st. Please upload your CV and video below.