Delphi Monthly
April 2022
Welcome!
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
Dear colleagues:
We shared such wonderful experiences with all SOGC members, staff, board members, and industry representatives on this first return in-person to our Western Canada conference! For starters, getting to see each other, talking, eating, visiting exhibitors who had a lot to say, and meeting new faces, young and dynamic members, future leaders, authors of our guidelines, and even department heads. It was a delight!
What more could you ask for at such a picturesque site? The beauty of these grandiose mountains has given us the strength to forget two years of suffering and to regain confidence in our Society, which advocates for access to quality care for all Canadian women, but also humbly supports our members who are running on fumes and need to recharge their batteries after two very difficult years. Many of you were also very active through online participation and we would like to thank you.
Circumstances are very difficult as an obstetrician-gynaecologist or a health care professional today, with a shortage of staff that is slow to improve. It is even more difficult for patients who are still waiting for consultations or surgery. We will be there for you and for these women and girls who entrust us with their daily secrets.
I believe that our strengths as a group can make a difference by combining our knowledge and skills to get back on track to providing excellent services against all odds. In fact, we have learned during the plenary session on physicians’ responsibility for waiting lists that some provinces have already implemented strategies to reduce surgery waiting lists.
With humility and determination, I have presented my vision of the changes that will be needed to recover and hit our stride in this new post-pandemic era.
We also had a hybrid Board of Directors; a new format which will soon become part of our daily lives. Today’s technology allows us to boost participation from all our busy members, as working hours can be highly restrictive.
Such success in this beautiful region in the West is obviously our greatest calling card. We will be ready to welcome you to an exceptional ACSC (June 7-10) in the beautiful city of Quebec with a genuinely stimulating program and riveting meetings on site or in person… however possible. Without question, learning together will now take on a new meaning! Every crisis brings opportunities; come meet the Board of Directors and myself to share your great achievements and ideas!
See you soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
JOIN US AT ACSC 2022!
The 2022 ACSC is taking place from June 7-10 in Québec City.
Hotel Updates
Unfortunately, the Hilton will not be able to take reservations due to a work stoppage of its employees. However, the SOGC has reserved several blocks of rooms in other hotels in Quebec City. Book your room as soon as possible to take advantage of our group rates. Accommodation information can be found on the conference website HERE.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate these unique circumstances.
UPCOMING ALARM COURSES
In-person ALARM courses have returned!
- Quebec, QC June 5-6, 2022 (ENGLISH)
- Quebec, QC June 5-6, 2022 (FRENCH)
Our ALARM Virtual courses are also open for registration.
If you want to train with your team or within your community, ALARM can come to you.
To book a course with at least 12 participants, contact Kaitlin Moberg at kmoberg@sogc.com
FEATURED ONLINE COURSE
EXTENDED RELEASE SUBDERMAL IMPLANT PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM
This online course will review up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of LARCs, uptake statistics, and conceptualize the current needs for expanding contraceptive options in Canada.
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3 – MOC3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. You may claim a maximum of 4.0 hours for this course.
Online module credits: Section 3 (SAP) 4hrs.
Hands-on portion credits: Section 3 (SIM) 1 hr.
WOMEN’S HEALTH PODCAST
| GENDER AND HEALTHCARE WITH DR. ASHLEY WADDINGTON In this episode recorded in July 2021, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Ashley Waddington about gender and healthcare. Dr. Waddington started a clinic for transgender patients at Kingston General Hospital in 2017 and discusses the inspiration behind starting the clinic, providing support and access to care and what the clinic has accomplished. She shares resources for medical professionals on providing respectful gender affirming healthcare. Streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major listening platforms. |
GUIDELINES AND COMMITTEE OPINIONS
MARCH CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE
Guideline No. 424: Umbilical Cord Management in Preterm and Term Infants
Sarah D. McDonald, MD, Michael Narvey, MD, William Ehman, MD, Venu Jain, MD, PhD and Krista Cassell, MD
SOGC members can access all guidelines by signing into their SOGC Member Portal.
Click HERE to read the FAQ on accessing guidelines.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
CALL FOR INTEREST: INDIGENOUS REPRESENTATION MATERNAL NEWBORN OUTCOMES COMMITTEE (MNOC)
The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) Ontario is looking for an Indigenous Health Professional interested in becoming a member of its Maternal Newborn Outcomes Committee (MNOC) to help inform and guide opportunities for BORN’s involvement in Indigenous health and related data governance.
To express interest, visit their website by April 12, 2022. If you send a letter, video or audio file, please include a bit about your background, and what interests you in being part of BORN’s Maternal Newborn Outcomes Committee. If possible, please include any research you’ve been a part of in the past that concerns Indigenous peoples and/or the knowledge, experience and expertise you would like to bring to this committee.
Questions?
If you have questions about MNOC or about this Call for Interest, please email jbrownlee@bornontario.ca.
RCOG WORLD CONGRESS 2022
For the first time, RCOG World Congress will be an innovative and inclusive hybrid event, held simultaneously in London and online.
More information can be found at rcog.org.uk/congress2022Register today!
REGISTER FOR THE 2022 ANNUAL CLINICAL & SCIENTIFIC MEETING
Join ACOG in sunny San Diego, California, May 6–8. Register HERE.
FIGO CALLS FOR THE TOTAL DECRIMALISATION OF SAFE ABORTION
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recently released an important statement for decriminalisation of safe abortion. Read the full statement here.
VACCINATION RESOURCE AND LEARNING NEEDS SURVEY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is looking for health care providers to participate in a survey to better understand your learning needs related to COVID-19 vaccines and routine vaccinations. The online survey will be available to complete until April 15th, 2022.
FEATURE ARTICLE
At the end of this month we will say a heartfelt goodbye to Liette Perron, a longstanding employee of the SOGC who has left an indelible mark on our Global Health projects. Learn about Liette’s contributions and work as the SOGC’s Global Health Manager in our featured article this month.