Message from the SGS President
I’m proud to have the honor of being invited to submit a paragraph for the inaugural edition of the SGS newsletter. A major role for this publication, of course, is to provide a means of communication to the SGS membership about issues in the world of gynecology that affect us and our patients...read more
SGS Supports ACOG Report on Power Morcellation
SGS supports ACOG Report on Power Morcellation. Read ACOG report here. Read SGS statement of support here.
SGS Registers to Speak at Upcoming FDA Meeting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The meeting will be open to the public.
On July 10 and 11, 2014, the committee will discuss the safety of laparoscopic power morcellator devices...read more
SGS 40th Annual Scientific Meeting
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 40th Annual Scientific Meeting reached new heights in meeting attendance. Participants surveyed say “best SGS meeting they have attended”. Scientific Program Chair, Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, led her committee in the creation of an exceptional array of courses including...here
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Surgeons Helping Advance Research and Education
The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) is pleased to announce the launch of a fund development program to support the SGS mission. The new program “Surgeons Helping Advance Research and Education “(SHARE) was officially inaugurated at the SGS 40th Annual Scientific Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ on March 25, 2014. Members of SGS ...read more
New Award Opportunity - Coming Soon!
New Award – The SGS/Boston Scientific Winning Spirit Award will be open for nominations soon. Watch your email for the announcement when the nomination form is available. This award will honor a 2nd year fellow in Female Pelvic Floor Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery that demonstrates the core values of collaboration, caring, high performance and a winning spirit. More information will be available in July.
Strategic Plan Update
As presented at the annual meeting in Charleston 2013, SGS held a retreat in November of 2012 to discuss the SGS mission and strategic objectives over the next 3-5 years. Much has been accomplished since that retreat. The five major areas of discussion at the retreat were 1) reaffirmation or revision of mission; 2) financial stability; 3) membership; 4) organizational structure and 5) visibility...read more
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