Fellows will find a number of targeted educational and networking opportunities at the AUGS 30th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 24-26, 2009 at the Westin Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, FL. Here is a highlight of the offerings:
2009 AUGS Research Retreat: Launching Successful Research
Wednesday, September 23
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This course will present practical research skills for fellows in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and for other physicians launching a research career. The intended audience includes fellows and physicians actively engaged in planning or conducting research. This course also will provide an opportunity
for participants to critically re-appraise their research goals. At the conclusion of the course, each course participant will have the opportunity to attend a special interest group focusing on clinical trials, epidemiology or basic science research.
Course Director: Victoria Handa, MD, MHS
Faculty: Vatche Minassian, MD, MPH; Jennifer Wu, MD; Larissa Rodriguez, MD
Fellows’ Networking Reception
Wednesday, September 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
All fellows are invited to mix and mingle with colleagues from around the country as we recognize those who participate in the AUGS Fellows Literature Review program.
Fellows' Luncheon
Friday, September 25
11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Fellows will have the opportunity to meet key members of the AUGS
leadership and learn how they can get involved.
AUGS 30th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 25
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Fee: $35, only $10 for Fellows
This year, AUGS has teamed up with the Foundation to combine two events into one spectacular event focused on celebrating the history of AUGS and supporting the future of the Foundation. Your tax-deductible event fee gives you admission to both events; and benefits the AUGS Foundation.
Karaoke Challenge – Whether you are a born performer or just like to sit back and cheer for your favorite, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Cocktail Party – Enjoy an evening of relaxation, networking, good food and drinks, and great music.
Leadership and Professional Development Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2009
2:15 pm – 4:25 pm
Registration Fee: $35
Target Audience: Fellows and Junior Faculty
Speaker: Lynn Perry Wooten, PhD, MBA, Clinical Associate Professor of Strategy and Management, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Fellows and junior faculty are encouraged to attend this new course that has been designed specifically to provide you with guidance on how to manage your career and be prepared for the future. AUGS is very committed to ensuring that we are training our future leaders and we believe this course is the first step toward that goal. Dr. Wooten’s workshop will address the recurring trend where physicians tend to focus on developing clinical competencies, but allocate little time to developing leadership skills. Yet, in many instances as physicians move up the career ladder, administrative skills and career management become important. In this session, we will focus on both topics by exploring the journey of leadership. The session begins with examining the attributes of extraordinary leaders with a focus on the health care industry. In addition, we will analyze the enablers of leadership. Enablers are processes or techniques that leaders use to produce results through creating purpose, work practices and people.
During the second half of this session, we will focus on building a personal career brand. Through experiential exercises and case studies, you will develop a career brand based on personal strengths and aligned with career goals and collaborative relationships.
Visit the 30th Annual Scientific Meeting page for more information about the meeting and an extended look at the program schedule.