Conference Information:

*For those registering on or after December 31, you are registering for the virtual FDS scheduled to be held January, 9-10 and 21 and 28.

For those who registered prior to December 28, your registration included the following information, and you do not need to re-register: You are registering for the Faculty Development Seminar scheduled to be held in-person January 8-11 at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. In the event that the Faculty Development Seminar has to move to a virtual meeting, your registration will be used for the virtual event.

COVID Policy

APGO is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for the Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS) participants and guests. Our decisions and preventive measures will be guided by the requirements and recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and federal, state, and local health authorities. We are working with The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island to implement measures to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus at our meeting. As we prepare for the meeting, we wanted to provide some important safety information:

• Following CDC guidelines, APGO will require all attendees and staff to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, and practice social distancing to the extent practical in any indoor space.
• Sanitizing stations will be prominently displayed throughout the property.
• APGO staff will work closely with the hotel to adhere to social distancing regulations while maintaining a quality in-person experience when planning seating and room sets.
• For the safety of all attendees, those who will be attending the 2022 APGO FDS & CDS Meeting will be required to attest to the following:

• I attest that I am fully vaccinated (proof of vaccination may be required)
• I attest that I am not fully vaccinated but will furnish a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours before attending the 2022 APGO FDS & CDS Meeting

You should not attend the APGO Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS) if you:

• Are experiencing, or within the 10 days prior, have experienced signs and symptoms of COVID-19
• Believe that you may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, without the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE),  per CDC guidelines and any local ordinances
• Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by the health care team responsible for your treatment

All attendees should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and are asked to contact APGO  if they experience symptoms of COVID-19 within 10 days after the APGO Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS). Should any positive cases be reported within the 10-day time frame, APGO will communicate this information anonymously to all registered participants. Any private health or personal data received by APGO will be treated as confidential to the extent possible. In-person 2022 APGO FDS & CDS Meeting attendance is voluntary. All participants are expected to adhere to and abide by the safety precautions APGO is implementing to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Waiver

By registering for and attending the 2022 APGO Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS) in Amelia Island, Florida, I agree to abide by all health and safety guidelines and recommendations promulgated by federal, state, and local government agencies and officials, APGO, and the event venue. This may include providing proof of vaccine or negative PCR test, daily temperature checks, wearing a mask at all times in indoor public areas, engaging in appropriate physical distancing, and restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-19-related risk, such as congregating in large private gatherings or attending off-site events in crowded facilities. I further agree that I will not attend the APGO 2022 Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS) in person if I become ill, am exposed to the COVID-19 virus within 10 days prior to the event without the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), per CDC guidelines and any local ordinances, or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus prior to the event. I understand that attendance of this event is completely voluntary. I understand that travel to and participation in events may increase the risk of exposure to communicable diseases and am choosing to attend, and assuming the risks involved with attending.

I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature against APGO, its affiliated partners and sponsors, including its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents for damages or injuries may arise from my participation in the 2022 APGO Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) and APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School (CDS).

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Cancellation Policy

APGO is offering a risk-free registration. Attendees who must cancel their registration due to health reasons will be refunded the cost of registration. All registration refund requests must be made in writing. All other cancellations must be received on or before December 17, 2021, and will result in a refund minus a 25% administrative fee. No refunds, other than those due to health reasons as indicated above, will be issued after December 31. Submit refund requests here. Refunds will not be given for no-shows. In rare cases, exceptions may be made. Any requests for exceptions to the cancellation/refund policy must be submitted in writing by the registrant with appropriate documentation no later than January 31, 2022. After that time, no refund exceptions will be considered.

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APGO Meeting and Event Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe, welcoming, and constructive environment, the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) requires all meeting and event participants, including attendees, registered guests, vendors, exhibitors, speakers, APGO staff, volunteers, and all others to conduct themselves in a collegial, inclusive, and professional manner free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Creating a supportive environment to promote excellence in women’s health care through education at APGO meetings is the responsibility of all meeting and event participants. Participants will refrain from any inappropriate statements or actions based on individual characteristics such as race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive, intimidating or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, offensive images, photography without permission, and stalking. If you experience or witness any violations of this code of conduct policy please inform Molly Georgakis, CAE, APGO Executive Director or (410) 934-4835. APGO investigates all such allegations of harassment. Any participant who is determined to have engaged in harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action. Possible actions include verbal warning, ejection from the meeting without refund, notifying security personnel or law enforcement, and prohibition from attending future events. APGO will not retaliate against a participant for exercising their right to report harassment or for assisting in an investigation of a harassment allegation.

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Photo/Video Release

During the 2022 Virtual APGO Martin L. Stone, MD, Faculty Development Seminar (FDS), attendees, speakers, vendors, guests and exhibitors may be photographed and/or recorded by the APGO photographer/videographer. These photos, videos, and audio recordings are for APGO use only, and may appear on the APGO website, in APGO publications, in APGO social media posts and in other print and electronic materials. By registering for FDS, you agree to the use of your likeness in this manner.

* All APGO policies are subject to change. Should changes be made, a notification will be sent to all registered attendees.

Overview and Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Faculty, residents, fellows and medical students are encouraged to participate in the 2022 FDS by submitting abstracts for the program. Residents, fellows and students who submit abstracts must be partnered with a faculty member.  The submission deadline has passed. Abstracts received after that date will not be considered for the program.

The APGO community is committed to the elimination of systemic racism and the resultant disparities in health care and the learning environment. As you develop your submission, please consider and plan to specifically mention how your contributions may be applicable in this regard.

Important Note: Individuals whose abstracts are accepted for any presentations are required to register for the meeting and pay the registration fee.

NEW FOR 2022:  COVID-19 and Presentation Format

APGO recognizes the global impact of COVID-19.  As such we are excited to announce that, as of now, we envision that the 2022 FDS will have both in-person and virtual opportunities for participation. Our primary goal is to produce an exceptional program of informative and valuable content. We are continuously monitoring COVID-19 guidelines and best practices from relevant health and safety entities. Given that the guidelines and best practices may change as we approach the seminar in January 2022, we appreciate abstract submitters’ flexibility as we may have to adjust how our abstracts will be presented. We feel confident that we will be able to find ways for presenters and participants to interact during live sessions, whether they are in-person or virtual. APGO has redefined the presentations into new categories. Please familiarize yourself with the new options as this will impact how you submit.

Important Notes:

• In-person presenters should be prepared to present to both in-person and virtual audiences.
• In-person presenters will be invited to submit a pre-recorded video of their session that will be suitable for on-demand, virtual viewing.
• Abstract authors will be able to select if they require a virtual-only option for presentation.
• For in-person sessions, all members of the presentation team must be present in-person at the meeting. We cannot accommodate teams where some members are in-person and some are virtual.

Presentation Categories

New for 2022:  Authors must indicate their preferred presentation format at the time of abstract submission. Program Co-Chairs will review all submissions and consider all format requests. There is no guarantee, however, that your submission will be accepted in the format you request. If accepted, your presentation will be scheduled at a time and in a format that best suits the needs of the overall FDS program.

Workshops and Round Tables

There is one abstract form with the following options:

• Workshop (up to 75-min): In-person presentation. Includes live Q&A with in-person and virtual attendees; in-person breakouts and virtual breakouts are allowed but cannot be combined; maximum of three presenters. All presenters must attend in-person meeting to present.
• Round Table Groups (60-min per group): In-person or virtual small group discussions. Each abstract team (maximum of two presenters) will have 20 minutes to present. Includes live Q&A with virtual attendees. There may be as many as three abstracts presented in each 60-min small group. Abstracts will be grouped by themes.
• New Session Type (20-40-min): Pre-recorded video suitable for on-demand, virtual-only viewing; no FDS attendee participation; maximum of three presenters.

Innovation Festival

The 2022 FDS Innovation Festival will be in-person with limited virtual presentation options as described below. There is a separate abstract form for the Innovation Festival.

• In-Person Innovation Festival: In-person trade show format; up to two one-hour time slots for innovation demonstration
• Virtual Innovation Festival: (60-min per group) Virtual, small group discussions. Each abstract team (maximum of two presenters) will have 20 minutes to present. Includes live Q&A with virtual attendees. There may be as many as three abstracts presented in each 60-min small group. Abstracts will be grouped by themes.
• Virtual, On-Demand Innovation Festival: 30-min prerecorded demonstration video

Content

The APGO FDS focuses on undergraduate medical education (UME). Abstracts on resident education with applicability to student learning or general education are also appropriate. Clinical outcome research topics are not appropriate and will not be reviewed. Presentations based on the science of teaching and learning, the development of educational research skills, and promoting the use of evidence-based education, and addressing diversity, equity and inclusion will be highly regarded. Preference will also be given for multi-institutional abstracts.

Abstract Blinding

In selecting abstracts, our goal is to be inclusive and equitable using a blinded review process and limiting presenters to serving as first or second author on a maximum of two accepted presentations. We hope this approach, maximizes opportunities for both presenters and institutions and fosters diversity, giving an opportunity for scholarship voice to all our members.

No identifying features such as names of authors, hospitals, medical schools, clinics or cities may be listed in the title or abstract text, or précis. The same applies for innovation festival submissions. One (1) point will be deducted from your ranking score if any identifiers are included in your submission.

Abstract Selection Process

Abstracts will be screened initially to ensure that at least one author on each presentation team is an APGO member in good standing and that all abstract documents have been submitted as directed. The selection committee will only evaluate submissions that pass the initial screening. The selection committee does a blinded abstract review to be inclusive and equitable. Presenters are limited to first or second author on a maximum of two presentations, to broaden participation of our institutions and members.

Abstracts will be evaluated in these areas including, but not limited to:

Workshops/Round Tables: abstract quality, applicability and quality of take-home products, innovative concepts, level of interactivity, single/multi-institutional, evidence of diversity, equity and inclusion elements, where applicable.

Innovation Festival: appropriateness and applicability of innovation for FDS attendees and APGO members, clarity of learning objectives, production quality, evidence of diversity, equity and inclusion elements, where applicable.

Abstract Catalog Publication

The 2022 FDS workshop presentation abstracts will be published in the online APGO Abstract Catalog. After acceptance, abstract authors will be contacted to complete the Abstract Catalog forms.

 

Workshop & Round Table Abstracts Innovation Festival Abstracts

The APGO Martin L. Stone, MD, Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) provides an excellent opportunity for medical educators in the field of obstetrics and gynecology to network, to develop as teachers, mentors, advisors, and leaders in medical education, and to share new ideas and innovative approaches for undergraduate medical education curricula. Expect highly interactive sessions that provide tactical, practical, and timely information that can be adapted for implementation at attendees’ home institutions.

The 2022 theme is All Systems Go! and encompasses the following sub-themes:

• Rocket Science: UME Innovations
• Ground Control: Professional Development
• Escape Velocity: Challenges and Solutions

Joint Providership

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 Medical Educational Council of Pensacola (MECOP) and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO).

CREDIT DESIGNATION

APGO Faculty Development Seminar

MECOP designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CME credits are for live sessions only.

APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors' School 101 and 201

MECOP designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CME credits are for live sessions only. On-demand sessions do not include CME credit.

We have applied for cognate credits from The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Accreditation
The Medical Educational Council of Pensacola (MECOP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Conflicts of Interest

It is MECOP policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict-of-interest statement.

OFF-LABEL USES

Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there may be “off-label” uses discussed in the presentations. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label use is discussed.

DISCLOSURE OF FACULTY AND INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS

It is the policy of ACCME that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict-of-interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed to the participants.

MEETING EVALUATIONS AND ATTENDANCE

Once you complete the overall evaluation for the event you may claim a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits® for FDS. Click here to access the 2022 APGO FDS CME Form.

Course Director: Suzanne Bush, MD, Florida State University
Program Co-Chairs: 

Elise Everett, MD, MSc, Vice Chair of Education, Associate Professor, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine; 

Christopher Morosky, MD, MS, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut;

Laura Baecher-Lind, MD, MPH, Director, Women's Care of Tufts Medical Center; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

 

PRESENTER INFORMATION

Welcome to the APGO 2022 Martin L. Stone, MD, Faculty Development Seminar Presenter Page. The meeting will be held January 8-11 at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida. If you have any questions regarding your presentation, contact Kelly Toepper, APGO Associate Director, Meetings and Events, at 410-451-9560.

FDS Speaker Tips and Best Practices

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SPEAKER CHECKLIST

1. Each speaker: Upload your brief bio and complete the disclosure form by November 1, 2021.
2. One speaker from each presentation:  Upload syllabus materials and complete the abstract form through the upload page by December 1, 2021.
3. Each speaker: Make your reservation at Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island by December 2, 2021. Click here for info.  Please note that the hotel may sell out before the cutoff date.
4. Each speaker: Register  and pay for the FDS by December 9, 2021. All workshop and round table speakers must register and pay for the meeting.

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AV PROCEDURES FOR WORKSHOPS (There is no AV for round tables.)

Each presenter must bring his or her own laptop for use during his or her breakout session. Technicians will be available to assist with connecting to the projector. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your session with your laptop. If your laptop does not have a VGA port, please bring a display adapter with you – this includes all Macs and some other brands’ tablets and laptops.

The following AV equipment will be provided for you:

• LCD projector
• (1) Lavalier microphone
• Screen
• (1) Flip chart and markers
• Laptop speakers

No additional equipment will be provided.

Each workshop room will be set in five to six rounds of ten chairs each. A speaker table will be at the front of the room along with the projector table.

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INNOVATION FEST FORMAT:

• 75-minute session concurrent with workshop
• Each presentation will have a table to display their tool/resource
• APGO will provide each table with an 8.5” x 11” sign that displays the title of the abstract
• Attendees will move about freely and visit each table
• Presenters should prepare a three-to-five-minute talk describing your tool/resource and be ready to give it a few times during the session
• Be sure to include how your project is:
  • Relevant to the field of ob-gyn
  • Relevant to undergraduate medical education (UME)
  • Usable as an educational tool/product to teach students, faculty, others
  • Free for use by the APGO membership
• Be prepared to answer questions from attendees
• Use your own laptop/tablet or other device (no other AV provided)
• Bring handouts or have QR codes available for online resources
• Bring fully charged devices
• Innovation Fest presenters will be able to set up their display 10-15 min prior to the session start.

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SYLLABUS MATERIAL SUBMISSION AND ABSTRACT FORM

Deadline for syllabus submission: December 1, 2021

Syllabus material submission information:

One speaker from each presentation should gather all syllabus materials and submit them together. See the upload page for more information.

• Syllabus materials must be submitted by clicking here to upload.
• Submit syllabus material in Microsoft PowerPoint or convert your PowerPoint to a PDF as a three-slide per page handout.
• Additional materials limited to 20 pages SINGLE SIDED (PDF or Word). Please combine material into one PDF when possible.
• Click here for Call for Abstracts overview.

Round Table presenters should submit a PDF or Word document with an outline of their presentation. It is also suggested that you bring a paper copy for each participant (up to 10 participants per table including the presenter).

REMINDER: As a speaker, you are expected to provide syllabus material for the online syllabus. If you do not provide syllabus material, you will be responsible for providing the necessary handouts on-site.

If you have any problems uploading your material, please contact Christy Carr or Kelly Toepper at (410) 451-9560.

The APGO Susan M. Cox, MD, Clerkship Directors’ School is designed for clerkship directors of all experience levels and consists of three parts. This course is designed with the basics in mind, however clerkship directors of all levels of experience, as well as those considering becoming a clerkship director, will benefit from these interactive sessions. APGO will issue a certificate of completion to each attendee who completes all three components, 101, 201, and 301, in a three-year time period.

Exhibit sales for the 2022 FDS are now closed. Please contact us to be placed on a list to be notified when the 2023 exhibit opportunities are announced.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 277-1100 (General inquiries only)

Important Announcement – 2022 FDS will be virtual, click here for information.

We have notified the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island of this decision and our understanding is that this will result in the cancelation of all room reservations tied to our meeting, and you may receive an email from the hotel to that effect. It is suggested that you contact the hotel directly to cancel the reservation if you do not receive written notification from them in the next 72 hours. If APGO made your reservation no further action is needed. Please note: We’ve had a few inquiries from FDS attendees who still wish to travel for leisure purposes, so we’ve spoken to the Ritz-Carlton and they’ve agreed to honor the group room rate. If you would like to rebook your hotel room at the group rate for leisure travel over the same dates, click here.