65th Annual Clinical Meeting

 

SOGC Medical Student Program 2009

Registration is now closed.

Program Objective

The program is designed to benefit medical students by exposing them to scientific programs, workshops and seminars that enhance their awareness and understanding of the profession of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In addition students are able to mix with OB/GYN residents. This encourages the exchange of information between the medical students who are looking for information, and the residents who enjoy sharing their experiences with students considering entering an Ob/Gyn Program.

Dear Medical Student,

As Chair of the Promotion of the Specialty Committee of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), I want to take this opportunity to invite you to attend the SOGC’s 65th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) to be held in Halifax, NS from June 17th to June 21st, 2009.

There will be ample opportunity to meet and network with Junior and Senior Members of the SOGC. The planning of this program is currently underway and this information will be forthcoming shortly.

SOGC is pleased to offer to the medical students (who will be chosen to participate in this program):

The Promotion of Specialty Committee will be choosing the participants based on the following requirements:

NOTE:  50 students will be given the opportunity to attend the program.  Each University will be guaranteed one spot for a medical student in the program.

The deadline date is Friday, April 3rd, 2009 for submitting your Application which includes:

1 – Essay on "Why am I soooooo interested in OBGYN?"

2 – ACM Medical Student Program Application Form

3 – ACM Registration Form

As part of the acceptance into the ACM Medical Student Program, you will be required to meet the following mandatory requirements:

Mandatory requirements:

NOTE: The accommodation subsidy will be given to you onsite after the last session of the Medical Student Program. Reimbursement for travel subsidy will only be processed if the above mandatory requirements are met. Failure to meet the mandatory requirements, SOGC reserves the right to cancel or deduct an amount from the reimbursement of travel subsidy.

Please note that your report will provide our staff with information on areas in which the students place importance and will be filed at the national office. When, and, if you apply for a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Society will provide a letter confirming your membership with the Society and your attendance at the ACM and/or Regional CME. 

Medical Students are also invited to attend the Resident Fun Night on Saturday, June 20th at 20:00. The Resident Fun Night is an evening of fun, entertainment, dancing, free food and beverages. Registration for this event will be complimentary for medical students.

In closing, I want to take this opportunity to invite you to join the SOGC as a Student Member for the minimal cost of $20 for a year’s membership. Membership will afford you the insights offered by the Junior Member Programs, the SOGC’s Journal (JOGC), the SOGC Newsletter as well as the Society’s website and many more benefits. Become a member today!  Register online at http://www.sogc.org/about/join_e.asp.  You may complete the online application form or download and complete the membership application form.

The complete schedule of the ACM Medical Student Program will be available shortly on our website.

If you have any further questions about this program, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Kollesh, Membership and Subscription Services Officer, Coordinator to the Promotion of the Specialty Committee, by email at lkollesh@sogc.com.

I look forward to seeing you in Halifax!

Yours sincerely,

Lynne McLeod, MD, FRCSC

Chair Promotion of the Specialty Committee