About SOGC

Mission/History

Our Mission

The SOGC's mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and to advance the health of women through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, outreach and education.
 

We believe...
 

... women should have equitable access to optimal, comprehensive health care provided with integrity and compassion.
 

... women should have the information they need to make choices about their health.
 

... SOGC members have the right to practice in a safe and supportive environment.
 

... the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology must be based on the best scientific evidence available.
 

... the Society has a responsibility to facilitate change in relation to health system issues affecting the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
 

... the Society has a responsibility to continue promoting patient safety throughout health care systems.
 

... the Society has a responsibility to be visible through advocacy efforts in support of women’s health globally.

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Our History

The foundation of the SOGC in 1944 reflected the need to promote physician education, research and excellence in care - including an unmatched Continuing Medical Education program and the Journal for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Over the past two decades, the SOGC has broadened this purpose to include international women's health, advocacy, aboriginal health, public education, patient safety, and human resources in ob/gyn. The society has also opened its doors to other professions such as nursing and midwifery.

• Learn more about our history
• Download our 60th Anniversary Booklet (1944-2004)
• Past Presidents, 1944-2008

Last Updated October 17, 2008