The SOGC Resident Committee The National Voice for OB/GYN Residents in Canada

RESIDENT REPRESENTATION

The SOGC Resident Committee The main goal of the committee is to provide a forum in which residents from across Canada can come together to express opinions and provide recommendations on issues affecting OB/GYN training. The committee is formed of 39 members: 1 senior and 1 junior resident from each university form the core of the committee, allowing each university to be heard. A medical student representative also present Did you know: The Resident Committee is the SOGC’s largest and most active committee!

The SOGC Resident Committee The committee meets every month via teleconference calls and holds 2 face to face meetings every year. The committee offers: Numerous activities Educational opportunities Useful resources Many of these resources can be found on the SOGC Website.

The SOGC Resident Committee Other opportunities to be involved… Resident Committee Member representatives on SOGC Sub-Committees or On one of the other SOGC committees

Sub-Committees Sub-Committees: Meetings and Conferences Advocacy and Wellbeing Postgraduate Undergraduate

Other SOGC Committees Committee Name Allows Resident Members Canadian Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology and Obstetricians (CANPAGO) Yes Diagnostic Imaging Gynaecology Obstetrics Family Medicine Maternal Fetal Medicine Infectious Disease Reproductive Endocrinology Infertility Urogynaecology Medico-Legal Genetics Promotion of the Specialty Obstetrical Content Review No GMOC Chairs

OPPORTUNITIES/RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS

Resident Leadership Day New this year! The SOGC and APOG have co-developed a one-day program specifically tailored to the needs and interests of ob/gyns in training. In the morning session, Setting Up for Success, residents will gain practical advice to prepare for their future careers as ob/gyns. Guest speakers will present Little BIG Talks on career preparation, career advice, resume building, and practice management. These talks will be followed by a rotation of round table discussions in smaller groups, allowing participants to ask their questions directly to experts who have already seen the path to success in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. In the afternoon, residents will have a choice between two hands-on courses focused on topics that are essential to building a career in ob/gyn – laparoscopy and ultrasound. These hands-on courses are designed specifically to meet the educational needs of residents and are an excellent opportunity to get feedback from experts and to practice vital techniques. More Details at: https://sogc.org/conference/acsc/resident.html

Residency Fair At the SOGC Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) To provide medical students with the opportunity to learn about OB/GYN residency programs across Canada Resident representatives onsite to provide information and answer questions

Stump the Professor At the SOGC Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) Interesting and difficult OB/GYN cases submitted by residents Presented to an expert panel of professors with the aim to “stump” the professors Test the knowledge and expertise of the panel Unique and entertaining session Best Ob and best Gyn case presented

Online Resources Online Fellowship Guide/Directory A guide listing all available postgraduate training opportunities in Canada. Descriptions, application dates and contact information. Online Elective Guide/Directory List, contact information and tips on arranging residency electives in different provinces across Canada. Online Resource Library Provides direct links to a variety of educational websites, including other professional organizations. Online Landmark Articles Provides a direct link to all “Landmark Articles”.

The SOGC Resident Committee For more information on the SOGC Resident Committee, visit the SOGC website or contact the Resident Committee Coordinator. SOGC website: www.sogc.com Resident Committee Officer: Ms. Janie Poirier: jpoirier@sogc.com 1-800-561-2416 x 262