ACSC Scientific Program

Scientific program is subject to change. All times listed are MT (Mountain Time) and all events will take place at the Edmonton Convention Center unless otherwise indicated. Program items listed in the main plenary room (Hall B) will be broadcast live and recorded to be available at a later date.

(*SI) - Simultaneous interpretation will be available for this session (English/French) ; SI is only available to in-person participants.

All times given are in Mountain Daylight Time.

Printable program at-a-glance

__
Room Name: Hall C

Breakfast and exhibits

07:15 AM to 08:00 AM
Room Name: Hall B

Welcome message and awards (*SI)

08:00 AM to 08:30 AM
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall B

President's lecture: Accessible contraception (*SI)

08:30 AM to 09:00 AM

Session Details

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the rationale for a universal contraception coverage policy;
  • Recognize what is currently being done;
  • Implement strategies to achieve universal contraception policies.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall B

What's happening around the world:
Intersection with SRHR and solution framework (*SI)

09:00 AM to 09:45 AM

Session Details

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the global changes being experienced;
  • Analyze how these challenges intersect with SRHR;
  • Describe a framework on how these challenges related to SRHR can be tackled.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall C

Networking break and exhibits

09:45 AM to 10:15 AM
Room Name: Hall B

Cervical cancer screening in Canada:
A transforming landscape (*SI)

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Session Details

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the evidence base for moving to HPV based screening;
  • Understand the current status of cervical cancer screening approaches across Canada.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall B

Reflections from the simulation consensus
and introduction of the national working group (*SI)

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Session Details

By the end of the session participants will be able to:
  • Recognize the value of simulation in relation to teaching, assessment, and patient safety;
  • Describe key evidence supporting the use of simulation to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs;
  • Consider the foundational elements of a simulation program, from departmental support and faculty development to realism and debriefing.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall B

Non-accredited session: Prevention of venous thromboembolism
in gynecological surgery

11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

Session Details

For more information on this non-accredited session click here

Room Name: Hall C

Lunch and exhibits

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Room Name: Salon 3

Focus on residents

01:30 PM to 04:50 PM

Session Details

13:30 --- Panel: Transition to practice (Dr. Dolhaniuk, Dr. Rich, Dr. Choo)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand a variety of practice models available to an OBGYN graduating residency;
  • Appreciate different advantages, disadvantages and rationales behind practice models;
  • Explore elements that impact the quality of life of a staff OBGYN including the opportunity to ask personalized questions;
  • Gain resources for future questions and support while transitioning to practice.

14:35 --- When you figure out what you want, HOW TO: apply for fellowships/jobs, and get fellowships/jobs (Dr. Aubrey)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Have an open discussion of things we do not usually discuss;
  • Explore what comes between being a resident, a fellow, and a staff;
  • Highlight what should go into CV preparation, "job talk", and Dossiers.

15:35 --- Break

16:05 --- Time Management (Dr. Azah, Dr. Maciuba)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Develop a strategic plan for your career/life;
  • Demonstrate tactical steps to improve time management;
  • Identify approaches for mentoring and coaching about time management.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall B

Avoiding legal pitfalls in fetal health surveillance (*SI)

01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Session Details

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Review the process and timing of medical legal litigation in Canada;
  • Identify gaps in fetal surveillance clinical reviews;
  • Examine interprofessional consistency;
  • Outline key actions when communicating and documenting fetal health surveillance.
Speakers:
Room Name: Salon 8

SOGC Annual General Meeting (AGM)

01:30 PM to 02:30 PM
Room Name: Hall B

Concurrent session: Forceps delivery-
Revive it or time to archive it? (*SI)

02:35 PM to 03:35 PM

Session Details

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Discuss risks associated with use of forceps for assisted vaginal delivery;
  • Discuss situations where use of forceps can be safe and beneficial;
  • Formulate a management plan for risk reduction in situations where forceps need to be used.
Speakers:
Room Name: Salon 8

Concurrent session: ERAS

02:35 PM to 03:35 PM
Speakers:
Room Name: Salon 9

Concurrent session: Isthmocele management:
Navigating uncharted territory

02:35 PM to 03:35 PM

Session Details

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Recognize the clinical presentations associated with isthmocele;
  • Explore treatment modalities available for isthmocele management;
  • Plan appropriate management strategies based on the specific challenges presented by different clinical scenarios.
Speakers:
Room Name: Salon 10

Concurrent session: Tips and pearls to care for patients
with pelvic pain

02:35 PM to 03:35 PM

Session Details

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Identify patients at high risk of post surgical persistent pain;
  • Examine the pelvic floor muscles and recognize myalgia;
  • Recommend appropriate resources for patient with pelvic pain.
Speakers:
Room Name: Salon 5/6

Concurrent session: Caring for the gender diverse patient:
What is the role of the gynecology surgeon?

02:35 PM to 03:35 PM

Session Details

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Define the roles, current and potential, for the gynecologist in providing surgical care for the gender diverse patient;
  • Explore the need for formal objectives of care and the educational needs of our students;
  • Discuss the current challenges in providing care.
Speakers:
Room Name: Hall C

Networking break and exhibits

03:35 PM to 04:05 PM
Room Name: Hall B

Inverting the pyramid: Diagnosing placenta accreta
spectrum in the 1st and 2nd trimester (*SI)

04:05 PM to 04:50 PM

Session Details

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
  • Recognize screening and diagnostic methods for placenta accreta spectrum;
  • Understand first trimester imaging signs for PAS;
  • Explore treatment options if early PAS diagnosis is made.
Speakers:
Room Name: Craft Beer Market

Opening reception

05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

No content found

No content found

No content found

No content found

No content found