Life is expensive enough! For more than a decade we have not raised the IUGA membership fees, and 2020 will be no different. Contrary to other organizations, IUGA offers more membership benefits for the same fee year after year. To learn more, click here.
Here is your opportunity to present on an international stage! We are looking for interactive, hands-on workshop proposals for the 2020 Annual Meeting, as well as Meet the Expert Roundtable proposals. If you have one in mind, please submit your proposal for the 45th IUGA Annual Meeting, June 24 - 27, 2020 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2019.
For more information, click here.
The November issue of the International Urogynecology Journal is now available! Don't miss out on the latest news and research in the international field of urogynecology!
Click here to find out more about the journal.
If you are a member of IUGA, click here to access the journal.
If you are not a member of IUGA, click here to join!
Join us in our mission to improve Pelvic Organ Prolapse treatment and related patient care in urogynecology by participating in the IUGA International Urogynecological Consultation (IUC)!
We are looking for writing group members to contribute to the IUC, which will produce papers to be published in the IUJ covering definitions, treatment options and evaluation of patients who suffer from Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
The second chapter of the IUC is focused on evaluating the patient with pelvic organ prolapse and will be covered by three committees:
- Quality of life questionnaires
- Radiologic evaluation
- Clinical evaluation to include investigations into associated Morbidity/Pelvic floor dysfunction (Potential incontinence, urinary retention/voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain and GI abnormalities)
Committee members will serve a three-year term. Committee members will be chosen by the Chair of the respective committee with input from the IUC Steering Committee. Please click here for Terms of Reference.
For more information on the IUC and the role of committee members, a timeline summary, a detailed description of each of the committees, and information on how to apply, please click here.
The October issue of the International Urogynecology Journal is now available! Don't miss out on the latest news and research in the international field of urogynecology!
Click here to find out more about the journal.
If you are a member of IUGA, click here to access the journal.
If you are not a member of IUGA, click here to join!
We depend on our members to volunteer their time and expertise to carry out the mission and work of the organization, and to keep moving the field of urogynecology forward. If you are looking to enrich your IUGA experience and contribute to the field of urogynecology in a new and rewarding way, now is your chance! We are accepting applications for openings on the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals Committee
- Membership Committee
- Publications Committee
- Public Relations Committee
- Research & Development Committee
- Terminology & Standardization Committee
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 11:59pm CST. Descriptions of the committees can be found below.
Eligibility
Membership on IUGA's committees is open to all interested individuals who hold current membership in IUGA. The intent is for committee membership to mirror the geographic diversity of the IUGA membership.
Members may only serve on one committee at any given time, with the exception of Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals Committee members who may also be assigned to another committee in order to have the trainee perspective represented across the organization.
Term
Members added to IUGA committees as a result of this Call for Committee Volunteers will have a term start date of January 1, 2020. The length of the term is specific to each committee and listed below.
Apply
To apply for a committee position, please email the following to
- Your name, area of practice, credentials and affiliation
- Name of the committee to which you are applying
- A brief statement of interest explaining why you are interested in serving on the committee, including any relevant experience you have to the work of the committee
- CV
- Disclosure Form (complete HERE)
- Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals committee applicants should also provide verification of enrollment in a fellowship/physician-in-training program or being within the first five years of post-training practice
The above items must all be received by Sunday, November 17, 2019, 11:59pm CST, for your application to be considered complete. Only complete applications will be forwarded to Committee Chairs for consideration.
Committee Descriptions
Education Committee
Chairperson: Jenny King (beginning January 1, 2020)
Term Length: 3 years
Description: The Education Committee develops, promotes, and maintains the educational offerings of the association, including the IUGA Academy. It oversees the program content for Regional Symposia and eXchange programs, and reviews applications submitted for Endorsed Programs and observership grants. The Education Committee also conducts the workshop selection process for the Annual Meeting and guides other educational activities of the association. Members of the Education Committee are assigned to one of three subcommittees: Workshop Subcommittee, Program Subcommittee, or E-learning Subcommittee. *
*Special Application Instructions: Please indicate which subcommittee you are most interested in.
Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals Committee
Chairperson: Rachel High (beginning January 1, 2020)
Term Length: 2 years
Description: The main duty of the IUGA Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals Committee is to contribute to the academic development of fellows, trainees, and those within their first five years of practice out of training in the field of urogynecology/female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery by fostering international scholarship and making recommendations to the Education and Research & Development Committees regarding activities.
*Special Application Instructions: Fellows, Trainees & Early Career Professionals committee applicants should also provide verification of enrollment in a fellowship/physician-in-training program or being within the first five years of post-training practice
Membership Committee
Chairperson: Abdul Sultan
Term Length: 2 years
Description: The Membership Committee works in partnership with IUGA staff to develop and execute member recruitment and retention strategies and to provide input on membership-related processes.
Publications Committee
Chairperson: Pending Election Results
Term Length: 3 years
Description: The Publications Committee publishes the official IUGA Newsletter quarterly, and determines if submitted content is best suited for inclusion in the Newsletter, online news posts, or on social media channels. Committee members are involved in writing and reviewing articles, finding authors for articles, and suggesting content.
Public Relations Committee
Chairperson: Kalaivani Ramalingam (beginning January 1, 2020)
Term Length: 3 years
Description: The Public Relations Committee is responsible for the development and management of media communications on behalf of IUGA to the community, patients, physicians and IUGA members. This includes developing content for patient leaflets and other educational materials for the Online Store and patient website and planning the annual Public Forum. Members of the Public Relations Committee are assigned to one of three subcommittees: Leaflets Subcommittee, Social Media Subcommittee, or Patient Website Subcommittee.
*Special Application Instructions: Please indicate which subcommittee you are most interested in.
Research & Development Committee
Chairperson: Pallavi Latthe
Term Length: 3 years
Description: The Research & Development Committee is responsible for the IUGA Research Grants (in basic science and clinical research) and reviewing surveys and requests to disseminate surveys to the IUGA membership. The committee also develops and promotes research manuscripts and projects through its members and interested individuals. Specific expertise in urogynecology research (basic sciences and/or clinical) is required.
Terminology & Standardization Committee
Chairperson: Renaud de Tayrac
Term Length: 3 years
Description: The Terminology & Standardization Committee is responsible for the development, publication and subsequent management of IUGA documents related to terminology and standardization. At times, there will be joint projects with one or more other societies. Subsequent management includes translation of the published documents.
To encourage interest in our field among the next generation of practitioners around the world, we have built a webpage specifically for medical students with basic information about urogynecology. Share it with medical students that you know to help them learn more about our field! To find this page, look under the 'Resources' tab or click here.
Voting is now open for the positions of IUGA Secretary and Publications Committee Chair. All IUGA members are asked to vote for one candidate for each position.
Voting is open through Friday, November 8 at 11:59pm CDT.
There was a single nominee for the positions listed below. Thus, the Board has declared these individuals acclaimed and congratulates them on assuming these positions. These terms become effective January 1, 2020.
International Advisory Board Representative, Africa
Surandhra Rampha, South Africa
COI: Nothing to disclose.
International Advisory Board Representative, Oceania
Malcolm Frazer, Australia
COI: Nothing to disclose.
Chair, Education Committee
Jenny King, Australia
COI: Disclosures have been reviewed and no conflict found to exist.
Chair, Fellows, Trainees and Early Career Professionals Committee
Rachel High, USA
COI: Nothing to disclose.
Chair, Membership Committee
Abdul Sultan, United Kingdom
COI: Nothing to disclose.
Chair, Public Relations Committee
Kalaivani Ramalingam, India
COI: Nothing to disclose.
Chair, Research & Development Committee
Pallavi Latthe, United Kingdom
COI: Nothing to disclose.