Delphi Monthly
December 2022
A word from our President, Dr. R Douglas Wilson
I want to start by thanking you all for your commitment to the SOGC. Rest assured that the SOGC is also very committed to you, our members. I also want to wish you and the important people in your life health and happiness during your holiday celebrations.
A word from our CEO, Dr. Diane Francoeur
We had three face-to-face meetings, new guidelines, the Board reviewed the governance and the committees, downsized our office space, created new toolkits, received grants for new research projects, raised awareness about several issues.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEST/CENTRAL CME 2023
When: March 16 – 18, 2023
Where: Banff, Alberta
SAVE THESE DATES!
Our planning committee is working on the scientific program, which will be available in the coming months.
Keep watching this page for more information!
RESEARCH CORNER
GUIDELINE NO. 430: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PRETERM PRELABOUR RUPTURE OF THE MEMBRANES (PPROM)
SOGC members can access all guidelines by signing into the SOGC Portal.
Click HERE to read the FAQ on accessing guidelines.
STATEMENT ON INTRAUTERINE DEVICES, COUNSELLING AND PAIN MANAGEMENT
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective forms of contraception, and the insertion procedure is quickly performed by a skilled healthcare provider. Although the procedure is usually fast with limited discomfort or pain, the SOGC recognizes that some patients may need additional counselling as well as pain management options.
Read our statement HERE.
PUBLIC NOTICES
SOGC COMMITTEES: Keep your eyes peeled!
Coming soon: our committees are currently undergoing restructuring and this is your chance to get involved. In January, we will have the list of new Committees asking for your ideas and help. The SOGC needs YOU to help us bring innovation and excellence to our work in the future! The SOGC’s call for committee members will come out in January 2023. Stay tuned!
REMINDER OF CFWH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The deadline is approaching for The Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health’s funding opportunities for 2023. Go to www.cfwh.org. for more details
Applications are due on January 30, 2023.
CANCER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR BRCA MUTATION CARRIERS SURVEY
We are still looking for participants involved in the management of women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer for a CIHR-funded study on the differences in the uptake of cancer preventative options by women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Completion of the online questionnaire will require 15-20 minutes and the first hundred respondents will be sent a $50 honorarium to thank them for their time and participation. If you are willing to participate in the study, you can submit your consent and access the questionnaire by clicking HERE.
For questions or concerns please contact:
Dr. Joanne Kotsopoulos, Principal Investigator
joanne.kotsopoulos@wchospital
416-351-3800 ext. 2126
Patricia Nguyen, Research Coordinator
patricia.nguyen@wchospital.ca
416-323-6400 ext. 2761
2023 MENTORSHIP AWARD
| The Academic Council is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Mentorship Award. Do you know an SOGC member who demonstrates outstanding commitment to mentoring at a national level? If so, we encourage you to nominate them! Click here for more details. The deadline to submit nominations is January 30th, 2023. |
2022 SOGC AWARD RECIPIENTS
While 2022 is coming to an end, we look at great achievers who received an award from SOGC this year.
Dr. Cynthia Maxwell received the SOGC Regional Achievement Award at the Ontario CME in December.
Dr. Édith Guilbert received the SOGC Regional Award of Excellence at the Québec CME in October.
Dr. Alaa Awadalla and Dr. Radha Chari received the SOGC Regional Award of Excellence at the West/Central CME in Alberta.
Dr. Deborah Money received the Excellence in Research Award.
Dr. Wendy Wolfman received the Mentorship Award.