The SOGC Junior Member Committee __________________________________ The National Voice for OB/GYN Residents in Canada

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. Did you know: The JM Committee is SOGC’s largest and most active committee! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

The committee meets every month via teleconference calls and holds 2 face to face meetings every year. The committee offers: Numerous activities Awards Educational opportunities Useful resources Many of these resources can be found on the SOGC Website. Did you know: The Chair of the JM Committee sits on the SOGC Council! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

The Junior Member Section of the SOGC News is called the… Each month this section features announcements, columns and university updates written by members of the committee. It also features the “Resident Life” column which facilitates discussion on various residency issues by publishing the results of regular resident polls. Did you know: That 13 Resident Life columns have been published since November 2005! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

The RPDP takes place during the SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) and features sessions specifically designed for residents. The program is organized by the Junior Member Committee. Each year, 2 residents from each university receive funding from the SOGC to attend the SOGC ACM and participate in the RPDP. Did you know: Every year 32 residents participate in the RPDP program! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

The Residency Fair takes place at the ACM and its purpose is to provide medical students the unique opportunity to visit (without paying the airfare) the OBGYN residency programs of all the medical universities in Canada. The resident representatives are onsite to provide information and answer questions concerning their respective residency program. Did you know: The onsite resident representatives at the Residency Fair are members of the Junior Member Committee! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

Junior Member Creative Contest All residents are invited to submit a creative work of writing or art in response to a topic assigned annually by the Junior Member Committee. The winner receives a grant of $1000. The SOGC Junior Member Committee

ELECTIVE GRANTS There are 2 categories of elective grants that are intended to assist residents in pursuing elective training of at least 4 weeks duration during their residency program. #1 - Junior Member Elective Grants for residents pursuing electives of at least 4 weeks duration within Canada. #2 – Junior Member Elective grant in International Women’s Health for residents pursuing electives of at least 4 weeks duration in a developing country. The host institution also receives a $1000 donation from the SOGC. Did you know: The recipients are announced at the SOGC ACM Awards Ceremony! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

Resident Exchanges During the ACM a resident is selected from the best abstract presentations of the Junior Member Category. The chosen resident is invited to present their work at the CNGOF’s Annual Clinical Meeting in France. Each year the Past-Chair of the Junior Member Committee, a current member of the Junior Member Committee and a New Graduate (fellow) are invited to attend the JSOG ACM. The degree of participation and involvement with the Junior Member Committee is a criteria of selection. Did you know: Travel, hotel & registration fees are paid for the selected residents of these exchanges! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

On-line Resources On-line Fellowship Guide/Directory A guide listing all available postgraduate training opportunities in Canada. Descriptions, application dates and contact information. On-line Elective Guide/Directory List, contact information and tips on arranging residency electives in different provinces across Canada. On-line Resource Library Provides direct links to a variety of educational websites, including other professional organizations. On-line Landmark Articles Provides a direct link to all “Landmark Articles”. Did you know: To access the entire SOGC website, you only need your SOGC member # ! The SOGC Junior Member Committee

For more information on becoming a SOGC Junior Member or the Junior Member Committee, visit the SOGC website or contact the Junior Member Committee Coordinator. SOGC website: Junior Member Committee Coordinator: Ms. Janie Poirier: x 262 Did you know: That the Junior Member Committee brochure is available upon request! The SOGC Junior Member Committee