Notes from the President

Notes from the President

The 2025 SASGOG Annual Meeting in Denver was a landmark moment for our society—our first stand-alone annual meeting and a powerful expression of our theme, “Reaching the Summit.” Together, we reflected on the unique contributions of academic generalist OB/GYNs, shared innovations in clinical care, education, research, and leadership, and equipped ourselves with tools to thrive in an era of extraordinary change.

The conversations in Denver reaffirmed what we already know: academic specialists are essential to the future of women’s health. But the challenges we face—workforce shortages, threats to reproductive justice, and financial and institutional pressures—require clarity of purpose and collective action. That is why I am so excited to share that SASGOG is preparing to launch our new strategic plan, which will set our course for the years ahead, and will require input from all.

At the heart of this plan is my commitment to being TOGETHER-WELL—Transforming Obstetrics and Gynecology so Everyone Thrives in Healthcare delivery, Education, Research, Wellness, Equity, Leadership, and Lifelong learning. I feel this framework reflects the very best of who we are and who we aspire to be as a society: collaborative, courageous, and relentlessly focused on advancing health, equity, and excellence for our patients, learners, and colleagues.

As we move forward, I invite every member who was able to attend to carry the energy of our time together in Denver back to your institutions and communities. Share what you learned. Engage with our upcoming initiatives. Add your voice to SASGOG’s advocacy for the future of academic obstetrics and gynecology. For those who weren’t able to attend, do the same and know that we will be reaching out through membership surveys and other ways to assure your voice is heard, so shout it from the mountain tops.

What’s Next: Join Us on the Journey

To keep our momentum and truly “reach the summit,” here’s how you can engage with SASGOG in the months ahead:

  • Explore the Strategic Plan: Look for official information on next steps and take time to review the plan’s goals and priorities.
  • Engage in Information Sharing: Opportunities will be available to contribute to information sharing through interviews and surveys. Future opportunities for implementation focused on education, research, wellness, equity, and workforce development are anticipated.
  • Amplify Our Mission: Share SASGOG’s resources with your colleagues, residents, and institutional leaders to expand awareness of the value of academic specialists.
  • Stay Connected: Participate in advocacy efforts, and mark your calendars for upcoming SASGOG events.

Together, we are charting the path toward a stronger, more sustainable future for our field. Together, we will “Reach the Summit” and inspire the future generations of those that will climb even higher

In community,
Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, MHCM, FACOG
President, SASGOG

A Measure of SASGOG Diversity

We want to obtain demographic information about our membership to better understand the impact of our recruitment efforts and other initiatives. This will also allow us to measure the impact that our work has on diverse populations within our membership, particularly those who are from racial/ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in medicine and/or from historically marginalized populations (e.g., LGTBQ, first-generation college students, members from limited-income households).             
This baseline will help us measure our progress toward achieving the goals established in SASGOG’s Mission, including:

    • Providing evidenced-based and culturally aware education that promotes equitable practice and advances health,
    • Fostering excellence in scholarship and research, and
    • Promoting inclusive leadership opportunities for our members.

To that end, we are updating our Dues Renewal process to include capturing enhanced demographic information. As you renew your membership for 2022, we will prompt you to provide answers to a few additional questions about you, your career, and your interests. We plan to provide feedback on the process in the spring of 2023.

Surgical Gynecology, A Case-Based Approach

SASGOG’s latest publication is available for purchase. The co-editors are Todd Jenkins, Kimberly Gecsi, Abimbola Famuyide, Lisa Keder, and David Chelmow. It is the perfect gift for the special OB/Gyn in your life!

PROGRESS Course Updates

In the spring of 2021, we opened applications for the inaugural Program for Researchers in Obstetrics, Gynecology and REproductive ScienceS (PROGRESS). Twenty-six candidates were selected from a large group of highly qualified applicants. The course is being led by Course Director, Jeffrey F. Peipert, MD, PhD. Dr. Peipert is joined by Kristen Matteson, MD, MPH, and Emily DeFranco, DO, MS.

The virtual portion of the Course is underway. The in-person session will take place at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson Arizona, October 23 – 27.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Watch your inbox…the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee will soon be posting the “PSQI Minute.” “PSQI minute” is a resource designed to build your knowledge of key PSQI topics through short entries that require less than 5 minutes to read.  The goal: enable members to confidently drive successful PSQI initiatives.

Upcoming Events for OB/GYNs

  • September 11 & 12, 2025 – SASGOG Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado
  • May 2025 – Call for SASGOG Board of Directors nominees for 2025