
We invite you to attend the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2023 Annual Meeting taking place January 28 - 31, 2023 at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. The 2023 Annual Meeting will provide practicing Ob/Gyns and REI Physicians educational opportunities on new scientific applications and technologic advances in the field.
In addition to the educational offerings, there will be numerous opportunities for attendees to connect with colleagues and network during exhibit hall social functions. The exhibit hall will feature the most prominent industry leaders in the field of Ob/Gyn and REI showcasing their best products and services. We encourage all attendees to make their reservations as soon as possible. Please visit the venue tab for more information on discounted rates and to book your room.
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Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Senior Associate Vice President USF Health Faculty and Academic Affairs Vice Dean, Morsani College of Medicine Associate Dean Diversity Tampa, FL |
Professor of Oncology and Ob/Gyn Moffitt Cancer Center and USF Morsani COM Tampa, FL |
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Professor, Ob/Gyn and Urology Georgetown University School of Medicine Director, Urogynecology, MedStar Health Washington, DC |
Historian of Public Health Brooklyn, NY |
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Clinical Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology George Washington Univ School of Medicine Volunteer Clinical Professor, Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Sciences UCSD School of Medicine Washington, DC |
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development Ruth E. Murdaugh Professor of Family Medicine University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, VA |
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Professor Department of Ob/Gyn and Urology Division Director UVA Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery University of Virginia Health Charlottesville, VA |
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Clinical Professor- Ob/Gyn University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Ob/Gyn Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC |
Resident Physician, PGY-3 MedStar Washington Hospital Center Georgetown University Washington, DC |
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Assistant Professor Division of Gynecologic Oncology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Florida College of Medicine- Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL |
PGY-4 Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Florida Gainesville, FL |
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Assistant Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville UF Health Women’s Specialist – North Jacksonville, FL |
Associate Professor and Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology WVU School of Medicine/Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV |
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4th Year Medical Student University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, VA |
PGY-4 University of Florida College of Medicine- Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL |
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Resident UF Health Jacksonville University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, FL |
Assistant Professor Maternal Fetal Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, VA |
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Professor and Chief Division of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments of Ob/Gyn and Psychiatry University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL |
Medical Student Mercer University School of Medicine Savannah, GA |
Saturday, January 28, 2023
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2:10 - 4:45 PM |
Opening Session |
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| 2:10 - 2:15 PM | President's Welcome | Carolyn Wilson, MD | |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM | Importance of Evidence Based Research and Attending Professional Meetings | Guy Benrubi, MD | |
| 2:30 - 3:15 PM | "Speaking Truth to Power" through Evidence-Based Medicine: Science, Politics, and the Battles of the US Preventive Services Task Force | David Johns, PhD | |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM | Breast Cancer Screening: Where's the Evidence? | Barbara S. Levy, MD | |
| 4:00 - 4:45 PM | Panel Discussion and Question and Answer Session | ||
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | State Caucus Meetings – FL, GA, WV, VA, NC, SC | ||
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6:00 - 7:00 PM |
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Registration | |||
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8:20 - 8:30 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
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| 8:30 - 8:40 AM | Changes in Adenomyosis Following Elagolix vs Leuprolide Treatment in Patients with Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Mariam Barseghyan, MD, MS | ||
| 8:40 - 8:50 AM | Case of Primary Ovarian Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Allison Walls, BS | ||
| 8:50 - 9:00 AM | Question & Answer | |||
| 9:00 - 9:20 AM | Controversies and Other Aspects of Endometrial Cancer Management | Daniel Benrubi, MD | ||
| 9:20 - 9:40 AM | Endometrial Cancer: Choosing the Route of Surgery | Mitchel S. Hoffman, MD | ||
| 9:40 - 9:50 AM | Question & Answer | |||
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9:55 - 10:45 AM |
Non-CME Expert Theater |
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| 9:50 - 11:05 AM | Brunch with Exhibitors and Poster Session | |||
| 11:05 AM-12:15 PM | Presidential Symposium | |||
| 11:05 - 11:10 AM | Introduction | |||
| 11:10 - 11:40 AM | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Medicine | Elisa Rodriguez Trowbridge, MD, FACOG | ||
| 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM | Advancement of Women in Academic Medicine: It’s a Team Sport | Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS | ||
| 12:10 - 12:15 PM | Question & Answer | |||
| 12:15 - 12:20 PM | Break | |||
| 12:20 - 12:25 PM | Past Presidents Processional | |||
| 12:25 - 12:50 PM | President's Address | |||
| 12:25 - 12:30 PM | Introduction | JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD | ||
| 12:30 - 12:50 PM | Time Out: Getting Away from Patients, Pills and Potions | Carolyn S. Wilson, MD, FACOG, NCMP | ||
| 12:50 - 1:50 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors | |||
| 1:00 - 1:50 PM | Non-CME Expert Theater | |||
| 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Presidential Reception | |||
| 7:30 - 11:00 PM | Black Tie Dinner and Dance | |||
Monday, January 30, 2023
| 8:00 AM - 3:40 PM | Registration | |||
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Non-CME Expert Theater (Breakfast provided) | |||
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
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| 9:00 - 9:10 AM | Impact of Converting from Povidone Iodine to Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Vaginal Preparation Prior to Hysterectomy | Marisa Duong | ||
| 9:10 - 9:20 AM | Comparison of trends in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Applications from 2011 to 2021: State of the Specialty | Margarita Berwick, MD | ||
| 9:20 - 9:30 AM | Question & Answer | |||
| 9:30 - 10:00 AM | Endosalpingiosis - Important or Incidental? | Janice Bacon, MD | ||
| 10:00 - 10:10 AM | Question & Answer | |||
| 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Satellite Symposia | |||
| 10:10 - 11:20 AM | Break with Exhibitors and Poster Session | |||
| 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM | DR. ROBERT C. NUSS LECTURESHIP - Safely Introducing New Technology in Gynecologic Surgery: no innovation without evaluation | Cheryl Iglesia, MD | ||
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | To vNOTES or not to vNOTES | Stephen Bush, MD | ||
| 12:30 - 12:55 PM | Question & Answer | |||
| 1:05 - 2:05 PM |
President’s Luncheon in Honor of Carolyn Wilson, MD The South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists invites all Fellows and Guests for a luncheon. |
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| 2:20 - 3:20 PM | SAAOG LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LECTURESHIP IN HONOR OF HAYWOOD BROWN, MD | |||
| 2:20 - 2:30 PM | Introduction | Andrew Kaunitz, MD | ||
| 2:30 - 3:10 PM | Training in Gynecologic Surgery - an Uncertain Path | Mitchel S. Hoffman, MD | ||
| 3:10 - 3:20 PM | Question & Answer | |||
| 3:20 - 3:40 PM | Business Meeting | |||
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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8:00 - 11:00 AM |
Registration |
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| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 - 8:50 AM | An Introduction to Implicit Bias | Sherrie-Lee Brown, MD, FACOG |
| 8:50 - 9:10 AM | Implicit Bias – Part 2 | Haywood Brown, MD |
| 9:10 - 9:20 AM | Question & Answer | |
| 9:20 - 9:50 AM | Management of Opioid and Other Recreational Drug Use in the Pregnant Patient | Kay Roussos-Ross, MD |
| 9:50 - 10:00 AM | Question & Answer | |
| 10:00 - 10:10 AM | Break | |
| 10:10 - 10:30 AM | A Practical Clinical Review of Common Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy: Asthma, OSA, and ARDS | Rebecca Rieck, MD |
| 10:30 - 10:40 AM | Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Rates | Autumn Prieto, MD |
| 10:40 - 10:50 AM | Complications Associated With Waterbirth: A systematic review and meta-analysis | Kendall Lewis, MD |
| 10:50 - 11:00 AM | Question & Answer | |
| 11:00 AM | Adjourn | |

The Omni Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
(800) 438-5800
About The Omni Grove Park Inn
Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in our unique subterranean spa with an indoor pool or enjoy a round of championship golf on our Donald Ross-designed course. When it’s time to dine, enjoy one of our four locally-sourced restaurants. Then, retreat to stylish 5 star hotel rooms with stunning views and plush bedding. We know you’ll enjoy the classic comfort and modern convenience of our resort.
SAAOG Contracted Rate: $259/night plus tax
Room Reservation Cutoff: Thursday, December 29, 2022 (or until the room block is filled)
Reservations: Call (800) 438-8500 and ask for the SAAOG rate or book your room online by clicking HERE
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Full notification of commercial support will be provided in the activity accreditation.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians who have a specialized
interest in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the attendee can expect to be able to:
ACCREDITATION
ACCME Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
College Cognate Credit(s)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.
DISCLOSURE OF FACULTY AND INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS
In accordance with College policy, all faculty and planning committee members have signed a conflict of interest statement in which they have disclosed any financial interests or other relationships with ineligible companies relative to topics they will discuss at this program. At the beginning of the program, faculty members are required to disclose any such information to participants. Such disclosure allows you to evaluate better the objectivity of the information presented in lectures. Please report on your evaluation form any undisclosed conflict of interest you perceive.
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
Statements of credit will be awarded based on the participant's attendance and submission of the
activity evaluation form. A statement of credit will be issued within 4-6 weeks of participant’s
completion of an online evaluation/claimed credit form at www.saaog.org/cme. Please contact
afellers@saaog.org should you have any questions.
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