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The SOGC
Junior Member Committee
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The National Voice for
OB/GYN Residents in
Canada
The SOGC Junior Member Committee
The main goal of the committee is to provide a
forum in which residents from across Canada
can come together to express opinions and
provide recommendations on issues affecting
OB/GYN training.
The committee is formed of 39 members:
1 senior and 1 junior resident from each
university form the core of the committee
allowing each university to be heard.
Did you know: The JM Committee is SOGC’s largest and most active committee!
The SOGC Junior Member Committee
The committee meets every month via
teleconference calls and holds 2 face to
face meetings every year. The committee
offers:
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Numerous activities
Awards
Educational opportunities
Useful resources
Many of these resources can
be found on the SOGC Website.
Did you know: The Chair of the JM Committee sits on the SOGC Council!
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The Junior Member Section of the SOGC
News is called the…
Each month this section features announcements,
columns and university updates written by members of
the committee. It also features the “Resident Life” column
which facilitates discussion on various residency issues
by publishing the results of regular resident polls.
Did you know: That 13 Resident Life columns have been published since November 2005!
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The RPDP takes place during the SOGC Annual Clinical
Meeting (ACM) and features sessions specifically
designed for residents. The program is organized by the
Junior Member Committee.
Each year, 2 residents from each university receive
funding from the SOGC to attend the SOGC ACM and
participate in the RPDP.
Did you know: Every year 32 residents participate in the RPDP program!
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The Residency Fair takes place at the ACM and its
purpose is to provide medical students the unique
opportunity to visit (without paying the airfare) the
OBGYN residency programs of all the medical
universities in Canada. The resident representatives are
onsite to provide information and answer questions
concerning their respective residency program.
Did you know: The onsite resident representatives at the Residency Fair are members of
the Junior Member Committee!
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STUMP THE PROFESSOR
The Stump the Professor event is held at the ACM.
Interesting and difficult OB/GYN cases submitted by
residents are presented to an expert panel of professors
with the aim to “stump” the professors. The presentations
test the knowledge and expertise of the panel while
providing a unique and entertaining session for those
who attend. The Best Gyne and best Ob cases are
presented.
Did you know: Both winners of “Stump the Professor” receive an award of $1000!
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Junior Member Creative Contest
All residents are invited to submit a creative work of
writing or art in response to a topic assigned annually by
the Junior Member Committee. The winner receives a
grant of $1000.
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ELECTIVE GRANTS
There are 2 categories of elective grants that are intended to assist
residents in pursuing elective training of at least 4 weeks duration
during their residency program.
#1 - Junior Member Elective Grants for residents
pursuing electives of at least 4 weeks duration within Canada.
#2 – Junior Member Elective grant in International Women’s Health
for residents pursuing electives of at least 4 weeks duration in a
developing country. The host institution also receives a $1000
donation from the SOGC.
Did you know: The recipients are announced at the SOGC ACM Awards Ceremony!
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Resident Exchanges
During the ACM a resident is selected from the best abstract presentations of
the Junior Member Category. The chosen resident is invited to present their
work at the CNGOF’s Annual Clinical Meeting in France.
Each year the Past-Chair of the Junior Member Committee, a current member
of the Junior Member Committee and a New Graduate (fellow) are invited to
attend the JSOG ACM. The degree of participation and involvement with the
Junior Member Committee is a criteria of selection.
Did you know: Travel, hotel & registration fees are paid for the selected residents of these exchanges!
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On-line Resources
On-line Fellowship Guide/Directory
A guide listing all available postgraduate training opportunities in Canada.
Descriptions, application dates and contact information.
On-line Elective Guide/Directory
List, contact information and tips on arranging residency electives in different
provinces across Canada.
On-line Resource Library
Provides direct links to a variety of educational websites, including other
professional organizations.
On-line Landmark Articles
Provides a direct link to all “Landmark Articles”.
Did you know: To access the entire SOGC website, you only need your SOGC member # !
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For more information on becoming a SOGC Junior
Member or the Junior Member Committee, visit the
SOGC website or contact the Junior Member Committee
Coordinator.
SOGC website: www.sogc.com
Junior Member Committee Coordinator:
Ms. Janie Poirier: [email protected]
1-800-561-2416 x 262
Did you know: That the Junior Member Committee brochure is available upon request!