ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSORS OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

July 2019 e-Bulletin

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR APGO MEMBERSHIP?
The APGO 2019–2020 membership year runs from July 1–June 30, but it’s not too late to renew! Don’t miss out on all the latest information about APGO’s meeting, new and updated resources and more.

RENEW TODAY!

If you have questions about the renewal process, contact Bonnie Fetsko at bftesko@apgo.org.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR THE 2020 CREOG & APGO ANNUAL MEETING
CREOG & APGO are now accepting abstract and film submissions for the 2020 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting.

Medical students, residents, fellows and faculty may submit for one of the following categories:

  • Paint with All the Colors: Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Just Want to Have Fun: Strategies for Well-Being
  • Roller Coaster Adventures: Feedback and Evaluation
  • As if By Magic: Innovations in Curriculum and Design Thinking
  • Just Say Yes: Gaining Commitment (Faculty/Learner Buy-In/Leadership)

Deadline: August 9, 2019
Learn more.

NEW APGO RESOURCE: INDUCTION OF LABOR MOBILE APP  
APGO is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile app!

The Induction of Labor app was developed by APGO to help ob-gyn learners as they consider if and when to induce labor in their patients, how to properly employ a labor progress tracking tool and how to evaluate if an induction method is working. It was developed by APGO faculty and was funded in part by an unrestricted educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals

The app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Learn more about the app on the APGO website and download it today!

APPLY TO BECOME A LEADER OF THE APGO ALUMNI SOCIETY
The APGO Alumni Society is now accepting applications from Society members interested in serving in the following leadership positions:

  • Chair/Co-Chair
  • Communications Chair

Visit the APGO website for more information about the Society or the open leadership positions, including qualifications, job description, application process and timeline. For additional information, contact apgoadmin@apgo.org.

Application Deadline: Extended to Thursday, July 25.

If you would like to join or renew your membership in the Alumni Society, please visit the APGO website.

APGO ADDS NEW EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Objective #56: Sexuality and Modes of Sexual Expression
APGO has added two new videos to the Medical Student Educational Objectives library: Counseling Patients about Sexuality and Assessment and Treatment for Female Sexual Dysfunction. These videos are designed to help teach how to start, continue and follow up on conversations about sexual health and sexual health history. The project, developed by APGO faculty, was supported in part by an unrestricted educational grant by APGO Corporate Liaison Council member, AMAG Pharmaceuticals.

Click here to view the videos.

POST A POSITION TO OUR JOB BOARD

Looking for an academic position? Visit APGO’s online Academic Positions Report for open academic ob-gyn positions from around the country.

Please note: academic posting is a benefit of Department Membership.