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Remembering Past President Charles deProsse

Sep 08, 2021 03:19 PM

A cherished colleague passed away at his home on September 10, Charles A. deProsse, MD. He was 95. Dr. deProsse was AUGS’ 14th President serving in 1992-1993.

Remembering Past President Stephen B. Young, MD

A cherished colleague and friend to many of us passed away this past weekend (September 4, 2021), Stephen B. Young, MD. Dr. Young was AUGS’ 26th President serving in 2004-2005. He was an advocate of excellence in gynecologic surgery and was pivotal in the establishment of the AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN).

Important COVID-19 Health and Safety Update for PFD Week 2021

Aug 30, 2021 09:29 AM

The recent increase in COVID infections has prompted discussions with the AUGS Board and we have made the decision to continue to plan for an in-person PFD Week 2021, October 12-15 in Phoenix, AZ with the option for virtual for those who cannot or choose not to attend in -person. This will be done with the top priority of the safety of all attendees, our industry partners, and AUGS staff.

Welcome Our New Board Members

Aug 18, 2021 11:25 AM

I hope you will join me in congratulating our new AUGS Board members!

Juneteenth 2021

Jun 19, 2021 04:06 PM

I think that many of us exhibited both surprise and a sense of relief to the news of the declaration of Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Although sporadically celebrated prior to this, the recognition and validation of this sentiment at the national level is overdue. I have asked our DEI leadership on behalf of the Committee to provide some words of recognition and resonance that will help to inspire all of us in AUGS.

Seeking Program Champions for Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

Jun 11, 2021 09:52 AM

In alignment with our mission to increase awareness in the US about pelvic floor disorders, I am soliciting potential interest from AUGS members in bringing an educational program about incontinence self-management to your local communities.

President's Perspective: Call for Volunteers and Board Nominations

May 27, 2021 11:34 AM

We continue to get closer to seeing each other again at the upcoming PFD Week 2021. As I noted a few weeks ago, the programming for this year’s meeting will highlight excellence in the latest research, updates in clinical care approaches and translational initiatives, as well as many social and networking opportunities to reconnect.

New Location and Dates for PFD Week 2021

Apr 27, 2021 03:47 PM

I hope that you are all as excited as I am to finally have a firm plan for PFD Week 2021! Although we could not make Montreal work this year, the alternative location at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa just outside of Phoenix is going to be a great venue to see each other again. AUGS will be the only meeting at the resort and our attendees will take over 95% of the guest rooms. This allows us to practice appropriate social distancing and to utilize all the meeting space – inside and outside.

President's Perspective: AUGS Launches New Corporate Council

Apr 01, 2021 10:46 AM

I think that we have all been ready for the coming of spring with an extra hour of sunlight in most parts, the budding of flowers and trees, and making plans for spring break. Hopefully, as we get deeper into this season and looking forward to summer, we see less of tornados and other storm destruction that has recently occurred. I hope that you are all keeping safe in this regard.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DEI) Task Force Efforts

Mar 02, 2021 01:59 PM

It appears that COVID has not been the only concern that is affecting us as a country, but global warming and its winter sequelae is also visiting many of us with a vengeance! I hope that everyone continues to keep themselves and family healthy and happy despite these and other challenges.