Resident Reporter Program

The SASGOG Resident Reporter Program promotes connections between residents in training and the specialty of general OB/GYN. This unique program affords residents the opportunity to develop leadership skills and provides exposure to current topics in OB/GYN.

Selected residents will receive registration and 2 nights hotel to the SASGOG Annual Meeting, September 24-25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as reimbursement for approved travel expenses (coach airfare, parking). Guidelines will be provided.

Qualified Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Will be PGY-3 or PGY-4 Obstetrics and Gynecology residents in good standing from an ACGME accredited U.S. or Canadian OB/GYN residency training program at the time of the Annual Meeting – September 2026.
  • Has shown a strong interest in the field of Academic General Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Early Career (In-Training) Member of SASGOG (can be affiliated with a Supporting Institution or not affiliated with a Supporting Institution).
  • Available to attend the 2026 SASGOG Annual Meeting in person.

Application Requirements

  • Submission of the Residency Program Director Approval form
  • Submission of CV
  • Response to open-ended questions in application:
    • What resonates most with you about the role of the Academic Generalist in OBGYN?
    • How would you engage and provide an active social media presence during SASGOG meeting?

Responsibilities of the Resident Reporter

Resident reporters are matched with a SASGOG faculty advisor prior to the meeting. The advisor meets with the resident reporter at the meeting, providing support and suggestions during the program and mentoring the report described below.

  • Resident reporters will provide an active social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, etc. during the conference, and work with SASGOG staff to collaborate on site. This will benefit both other residents who attend the meeting and those at their home institutions.
  • Resident reporters will submit a 250–500-word report related to the meeting’s theme after the meeting. Each reporter may choose his or her own focus. The report should be related to a lecture, breakout session or discussion from the SASGOG Annual Meeting that was meaningful to the reporter. Working with their SASGOG mentor, the resident reporter will develop this report and submit it to SASGOG no later than October 16, 2026. All reports will be published on the SASGOG website and may also be used in SASGOG marketing and communication efforts.

Activities During the Meeting

  • Resident breakfast on September 25
  • Active participation in SASGOG conference, including social media engagement
  • Official introduction of the resident reporters during the SASGOG Annual Meeting

Application

Click here to submit your application. Since your application is being collected from the SASGOG website, you will be required to log in with your username/email address and password. The deadline for applications is Thursday, June 18, 2026. We anticipate decisions to be released by mid-July 2026. Thank you for your interest in our program!