Author: Kathy McMahon

Spotlight On: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

This month we are spotlighting articles, SurgeryU videos, and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) article recommendations from the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Special Interest Group (PAG SIG) led by Kate McCracken, MD, Chair and Krista Childress, MD, Vice-Chair.

A Message From the New SurgeryU Editor-in-Chief

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4702″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://aagl.org/emigs/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am thrilled to serve as the new Editor-in-Chief of SurgeryU. In addition to this important role, I am the FMIGS Associate Program Director at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Some...

The Official Launch of EMIGS

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4719″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://aagl.org/emigs/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AAGL’s Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS) program has officially launched! To learn more or register, visit AAGL’s EMIGS website. EMIGS for Residents includes a three-year subscription to the...

Noteworthy Awards Open March 6th

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4758″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Foundation of the AAGL will begin accepting applications for Noteworthy Awards on March 6, 2023! We are hoping to announce the Noteworthy Award winners early so award winners can plan...

In Remembrance of John F. Steege, MD

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4701″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://aagl.org/emigs/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of AAGL’s esteemed and beloved members, John F. Steege, MD, passed away on January 30, 2023, at the age of 76. A mentor and friend to many, he will...

AAGL 2023 Global Congress: Call for Abstracts Opening Soon

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4704″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Make plans to be one of the presenters at the year’s premier MIGS education and networking event, the 52nd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology! The Scientific Program Committee (SPC) invites...

Patient and Physician Advocacy: Do You Hear Me? Can We Talk?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4661″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recent statistics demonstrate that many patients are allotted only six seconds to describe their symptoms, clinical history, and voice concerns to their physician. Another study found that physicians interrupted after a median...

Optimism!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4660″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Are You Optimistic About the Way That Things Are Going?” asked the band, Chicago, in the classic song “Questions 67 & 68.” The Foundation of the AAGL (FAAGL) Board of Directors...

Opportunities for the New Year

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4662″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thanks to our many accomplishments in 2022, AAGL begins 2023 with a firm foundation and excitement for the opportunities in this new year! Part of planning for the new year is gathering...