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Dear friends and colleagues,
I am excited to start my official term as AUGS President and I look forward to what we will accomplish together this year.
Our members guide and drive this organization, and I am grateful for each and every volunteer who gives up time and energy for the cause. Volunteers help make up the 22 committees dedicated to advancing AUGS’ strategic plan supporting the future growth of our organization. I would like to welcome 59 new volunteers, including board members Drs. Robert Gutman (Vice President), Marcella Willis-Gray, (Board Member), and Jerome Yaklic (Treasurer). Additionally, I’d like to sincerely thank those whose terms have just ended. Your commitment, service, and hard work have made such a difference in every facet of our organization. A very special thanks to: Drs. Cate Bradley (Immediate Past President), Dobie Giles (Treasurer), and Gina Northington (Board Member). It has been a privilege working with you and thank you for your dedication.
Looking forward, we’ve heard the calls for content and the new year brings new educational and professional opportunities, including:
- Beginning in February, we will have a new four-part, complimentary webinar series designed to educate and empower physicians with financial tools and insights. AUGS and Generational Financial Partners, LLC have developed a series focusing on topics such as financial planning, risk management, and compensation strategies.
- The AUGS Clinical Meeting is back in person in Nashville TN, April 26-27, 2025. This year, the Clinical Meeting occurs immediately following Urogynecology for the Advanced Practice Provider (April 24-26) which creates an opportunity for collaborative attendance with physicians and their APPs. During the two-day weekend course, participants will be able to attend multi-faculty sessions that include panel discussions and debates.
- New topics are now listed in the monthly complimentary webinar series. These 60-minute presentations are led by widely renowned urogynecology professionals with time built in for discussion.
This year, AUGS is spending even more time and resources on advocating for our members and building a new strategic plan. More information will be forthcoming in the February President’s Perspective after our meeting dedicated as such.
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