Online Courses

Cancellation policy:

• Cancellation requests received within 30 days of registration (without accessing the online content) will be refunded minus an administration cost of 25% of the total course fee.
• For cancellation requests received more than 30 days from registration or after accessing the online material, the course fee is non-refundable.

All cancellations requests must be made in writing to the SOGC and sent by email to [email protected]. 

Courses

ALARM Courses

Welcome and Overview

ALARM was developed by obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, midwives and nurses, who jointly continue to maintain and teach the course. Backed by the SOGC, the ALARM course arose out of our work to improve the care provided to women, babies, and families during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.

• The content of the course is evidence-based and incorporates the Canadian practice guidelines, so participants who complete the course gain an understanding of the latest best practices for providing care.
• The ALARM course objective is to evaluate, update and maintain the competence of obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, midwifes and nurses.
• This two-day course offers case-based and hands-on workshops.
• This course is not intended to certify attendees in any procedural skills. It provides education and hands-on experience, but this is not a substitute for clinical exposure and mentorship.
• The courses have a ratio of approximately 6 participants to 1 faculty member to ensure a highly interactive and educational course.

Upcoming Courses

We have also developed "ALARM Virtual", an independent online study program that is available for registration. For more information or to register for ALARM virtual, please click here.

If you would like to hold an ALARM course in your community, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that a minimum of 12 participants is required.

Should you have any questions about your registration, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Instructor Courses - Overview

• Have participated in an ALARM course in the past 4 years
• Be currently registered as an MD (Family Physician or OB/GYN), Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
• Be actively providing intrapartum obstetrical care

• Complete the Instructor course
• Teach a course
• Receive a favourable evaluation from the Course Director

Upcoming Instructor Courses

Vancouver, BC May 15, 2023
English only - Hilton Vancouver Metrotown

To apply, please complete this application prior to March 10, 2023.

Following the deadline, applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis as space allows.
Selected candidates will be sent a registration link and additional course information.

Accreditation

• Section 1 - Group Learning: 1 credit per hour of an accredited group learning activity
• Section 2 - Self-Learning: Credits vary, please click here for more information. Note that the SOGC cannot review Section 2 credits.
• Section 3 - Assessment: 3 credits per hour of a program or simulation activity

Before applying

Has your program been developed by a physician organization?

• continuing professional development,
• provision of health care, and/or
• research.

Is your program compliant with the new National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities?

• safeguard high-quality CPD from commercial influence,
• outline a clearly defined role for sponsors of CPD activities, and
• standardize development and delivery of CPD activities for both family and specialist physician audiences. To facilitate the accreditation process, we encourage you to download and review the National Standard to ensure that your program is compliant. The Royal College has also developed a suite of tools and templates that may be helpful in completing your application.

How to apply

Step 1: Review the SOGC accreditation guide(s) pertaining to the type of MOC credits for which you are applying.

• MOC Section 1 Application Guide
• MOC Section 3 - Self-Assessment Application Guide
• MOC Section 3 - Simulation Activity Application Guide
• Royal College Guide to Assigning Hours

Step 2: Complete the application form.

Download and complete the Application for Accreditation.

Step 3: Send in your application form, accompanying documents, and payment.

Step 4: Review accreditation results.

• grant approval based on a successful application
• grant conditional approval requiring minor modifications to the activity
• require an additional full review requiring major modifications to the activity
• reject the application

Applications are not accepted within 2 weeks of the event dates.

Fees are non-refundable.

For more information, please contact [email protected], or call 613-730-4192 or 1-800-561-2416, extension 238.

SOGC Safe Obstetrical Care Program

Obtain CPD credits while working toward your certificate of participation!

• About the program
• Access full list of educational activities
• Mandatory Components
• Optional Selections

About the program

The SOGC Safe Obstetrical Care Program is a new and innovative way to help our SOGC members enhance the safety of obstetrical care in Canada through education. In collaboration with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), we have curated a selection of evidence-based educational resources to specifically address safe obstetrical care.

What types of educational resources are available?

Participants have access to a selection of virtual and face to face educational activities, including eLearning activities, workshops, webinars, podcasts, forums, and CME meetings.

Points system

The program will be based on a points system. A total of 75 points must be obtained over a 3 year period in order to receive the certificate. Each educational activity included in the program is assigned a specific number of points that can be accrued to meet the program requirements.

Mandatory and elective components

The program offers both mandatory and elective components. The mandatory components ensure all participants cover the same fundamentals of safe obstetrical care. They include ALARM and selected CMPA eLearning activities. The elective components are varied, and allow participants to tailor their learning to their particular needs.

Tracking progress

After you complete each activity, please click the link here to provide your information and to upload your proof of completion (which can be a screenshot of the final page, a certificate, etc).

Certificate of participation

Participants who successfully obtain 75 points within a 3 year period will receive a Certificate of Participation.

How do I get started?

All you need to do is submit your certificate of completion of any of the educational offerings from the list below to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZVBSFKP. We will add your points to your profile so that you can see how close you are to completion of the entire program. Once you have obtained your 75 points within 3 years,  your certificate of completion will be issued.

Educational Activities

*microlearnings and podcasts do not issue a certificate of completion – please screenshot the final screen.

Residents

Resident Wellness 2022/2023

Residents let’s practice some wellness! Take the time to participate in fun activities and send along your photos to [email protected] to have the chance to win prizes and be featured in the Delphi! Activities can be done individually, with other residents or friends/family. Calendar of wellness activities >

Make sure to include your name, University, and whether you consent to having your picture shared.

Resident Committee

The Resident Committee acts as the national voice for residents within the SOGC. The objective of the Resident Committee is:

• to provide a forum in which ob/gyns in training can express opinions and recommendations pertaining to issues affecting training and practice;
• to create resources and CME activities for ob/gyn residents;
• to promote the specialty of ob/gyn to medical students and the community; and
• to address issues directly impacting on ob/gyn residents.

The Resident Committee is made up of two representatives (one junior and one senior) from each of the 16 medical schools across Canada, as well as one fellow representative, two medical student representatives, and one board representative. The committee is represented on the board of directors and the Academic Council through resident representative positions.

The Resident Committee takes on a variety of projects each year through the work of its four subcommittees: Meetings & Conferences, Advocacy & Wellness, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate. The committee meets quarterly via teleconference.

Meet the 2022-2023 Resident Committee

Opportunities for resident involvement at the SOGC

• Join the Resident Committee
  • The Resident Committee recruits new junior representatives from each university every year. Speak to a current Resident Committee representative at your school to let them know that you are interested in joining next year’s committee.
• Join another SOGC committee
  • Many SOGC committees have designated positions for resident representatives. Residents wishing to get involved at the SOGC are invited to apply for vacant committee positions during the annual call for applications that is sent to members each fall. For more information, please contact [email protected].
• Submit an abstract
  • Abstract programs are held during the Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) and the Ontario CME. Details are posted on the websites for each of these events. For more information, please email [email protected].
• Connect with a medical student
  • Resident Champions Program: Residents can provide their names to the Resident Committee to be included on a directory for medical students, allowing them to ask questions about training programs. For more information, speak to a Resident Committee representative at your school.
  • Medical Student Program (MSP): This program takes place each year at the ACSC and includes a residency fair component. Representatives from all residency programs are invited to create a booth where they can promote and answer students’ questions about their program. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Resources

Resources developed by the SOGC Resident Committee – coming soon!

• Common Conferences Relating To Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Practice Exam (registration required)
• Fellowship guide
• Fellowship opportunity

Provincial and National Associations for Residents

• FMRQ; Fédération des Médecins Résidents du Québec
• Maritime Resident Doctors
• PARA; Provincial Association of Residents of Alberta
• PARIM; Professional Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba
• PARO; Provincial Association of Residents of Ontario
• Resident Doctors of BC
• RDoC: Resident Doctors of Canada
• Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan

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Medical Students

Medical Student Program

The SOGC extends a special invitation to all medical students who have an interest in Ob/Gyn to attend this year’s in-person Medical Student Program.
The program is designed to benefit students by exposing them to hands-on workshops and seminars that enhance their awareness and understanding of the profession of obstetrics and gynaecology.

In addition to hands-on workshops, students are able to hear from Ob/Gyn residents from across the country to learn more about residency programs and from a panel of individuals at various stages of their career. Students will present a poster and the program includes a social event to add some team-building fun!

The 2023 Medical Student Program will take place June 5-6 in Ottawa, Ontario.

How to apply

Canadian medical students who have not previously attended the SOGC Medical Student Program are welcome to apply. 50 students will be selected at random from a pool of applicants. Students may opt to be placed on a cancellation list in the event that they are not selected to participate. Please note, preference is given to unmatched students.

To apply for the 2023 Medical Student Program, please complete this survey.

The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2023.

Information for attendees

Students who are selected to participate in the program must: 

• Be a member in good standing of the SOGC. If you are not currently a member, click here to apply 
• Register for the Medial Student Program. A link will be sent to those who are chosen to attend.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Ob/Gyn. 
• Present either a research or artistic poster in the field of Ob/Gyn. 
• Attend and participate in each session of the Medical Student Program. Following the program, participants will be required to submit a global evaluation.
 
Thank you to all those who are interested!

We look forward to seeing you this summer in Ottawa, Ontario.

Winter 2023 SOGC Medical Student Program

The SOGC is proud to host the Winter 2023 edition of the Medical Student Program, designed to provide medical students the opportunity to enhance their awareness and understanding of the profession of Obstetrics and Gynaecology through speakers, panel discussion, and initiatives. The Winter 2023 Medical Student Program, which was held virtually, focused on providing guidance on how to prepare for the CaRMS interviews. It included speakers and two rounds of discussion and questions with residents and faculty about their experiences in the interview process and offered insight into the day-to-day experiences of obstetrician-gynecologists.

To see this years program click here

An in-person Medical Student Program is being planned for June 2023, in conjunction with ACSC 2023 in Ottawa, ON.

Medical Student Journal Club

This student-led journal club is an opportunity for medical students across the country to meet every two months to review impactful papers and research in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Through attending these journal clubs, students will learn about literature in the field and collaborate with like-minded students. They will also develop critical appraisal skills and a wider knowledge of various methodologies and research supporting clinical decision making.

These sessions will be hosted once every two months through Zoom. The format of the program will consist of two 25-minute sessions including a presentation of the selected article followed by a discussion of related topics. Where applicable, a physician in the field will be invited to participate in the discussion.

The article to be presented and discussed will be sent via email one week prior to the journal club for that month. The upcoming journal club dates are:

• September 22, 2022, 7:00-8:00PM (General gynaecology, Gynaecologic oncology)
• November 17, 2022, 7:00-8:00 PM (Urogynaecology, Adolescent gynaecology)
• January 19, 2023, 7:00-8:00PM (Minimally invasive surgery, MFM)
• March 16, 2023, 7:00-8:00PM (General obstetrics, High risk obstetrics)
• May 18, 2023, 7:00-8:00PM (General gynaecology, Gynaecologic oncology)
• July 20, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM (Urogynaecology, Adolescent gynaecology)
• September 21 2023, 7:00-8:00PM (Minimally invasive surgery, MFM)

To be added to the journal club mailing list, please complete the following survey: https://www.research.net/r/M39J7G6

If you are interested in presenting at a journal club, please email [email protected] .

Please note that the journal club is offered in English only.

Speak with the Residents Week

Each year, the SOGC Resident Committee hosts a week-long series of teleconferences that are open to all Canadian medical students. The calls are organized by region, with resident representatives from each ob/gyn program in Canada attending the calls. Residents will provide information about their respective programs, and be available to answer questions from callers.

View this year's series here

Residency Programs – FAQ Sheets

Updated each year by the SOGC Junior Member Committee, the FAQ sheets answer your questions concerning every residency program in the country.

Dalhousie University (Halifax) - @dalobgyn  
Laval University (Quebec) - @residentsobgynulaval
McGill University (Montreal) - @mcgillobgyn
McMaster University (Hamilton) - @macobgynresidency
Memorial University (St. John's) - @mun.obgyn
Queen's University (Kingston) - @queensobgyn
Sherbrooke University (Sherbrooke)
University of Alberta (Edmonton) - @ualbertaobgyn
University of British Columbia (Vancouver) - @ubcobgyn
University of Calgary (Calgary) - @uofcobgyn
University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) - @uofm.obgyn
University of Montreal (Montreal)
University of Ottawa (Ottawa) - @ottawaobgynresidents
University of Saskatchewan (Regina) - @uofsobgyn.regina
University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) - @uofsobgyn.saskatoon
University of Toronto (Toronto) - @uoftobgyn
University of Western Ontario (London) - @westernobgyn

Resident Champion List

These residents are willing to be contacted by medical students interested in a career in ob/gyn to assist in answering specific questions about their program, site, CaRMS and/or elective opportunities. This is an opportunity for students to have assistance throughout the very difficult process of obtaining appropriate opportunities, applications, and ensuring the right fit as a future resident within each ob/gyn program.