What Our Fellows, Trainees, and Early Career Professionals Committee Members Say
"For the opportunity for international collaborations"
Jerome Melon, Australia
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity for international collaboration, contribution to greater cause and opportunity to make friends/partnerships."
- Jerome Melon, Australia
"To be up to date with research and education"
Yu Hwee Tan, Australia
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to network with peers and colleagues who are specializing in a similar field, to be up to date with research and education in the field of urogynaecology and to be involved in teaching and research opportunities as well as be able to contribute to IUGA."
- Yu Hwee Tan, Australia
"To learn about different research"
Kim van Delft, Netherlands
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to learn more about different (research) work on my own topic, to enjoy the people, the (fun of the) meetings, for which you get a discount when you are a member. I wanted to liaise with people from around the world interested in Urogynaecology to learn from each other and to help each other."
- Kim van Delft, Netherlands
"Collaboration with international colleagues"
Svjetlana Lozo, USA
"I joined IUGA because of research opportunities, collaboration with international colleagues and academic development."
- Svjetlana Lozo, USA
"Opportunity for charitable work through FIUGA"
James Manning, New Zealand
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to attend conferences held all round the world in interesting cities, opportunity for charitable work through FIUGA and great networking opportunities with doctors and medical professionals from around the world."
- James Manning, New Zealand
"To develop professional skills"
Nicola Dykes, Australia
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to develop contacts with Urogynaecology colleagues around the world, to become involved in collaborations with colleagues from other units and to develop professional skills and gain knowledge through workshops and conferences."
- Nicola Dykes, Australia
"To learn more about different perspectives"
Rachel High, USA
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to networking and learning more about different perspectives, which makes me a better physician. IUGA provides the opportunity for learning resources online and resources for my patients in multiple languages."
- Rachel High, USA
"To contribute to the training and development for others"
Gemma Nightingale, UK
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to network with like-minded people, to gain a more global perspective on urogynae management and developments and to contribute to the training / development for others."
- Gemma Nightingale, UK
"IUGA gives you the opportunity to research and networking with others in the urogynaecology field"
Zhuroan Chen, Australia
"I joined IUGA because my mentor suggested IUGA in the beginning of my general training. IUGA gives you the opportunity to research and networking with others in the urogynaecology field."
- Zhuroan Chen, Australia
"To be exposed to the latest developments and research in urogynaecological practice"
Matthew Izett, UK
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to network and meet collaborators and colleagues internationally, to be exposed to the latest developments and research in urogynaecological practice and to get the opportunity to present my own work. IUGA provides the opportunity to frame my urogynaecology practice from a 'global perspective', to ensure I deliver the best care possible."
- Matthew Izett, UK
"Opportunity to develop new and encourage current connections with peers on an international scene"
Annika Taithongchai, Denmark
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to develop new and encourage current connections with peers on an international scene and collaboration for research and learning. IUGA has a wonderful family feel, everyone is looking to help one another out. It is a great society to be part of."
- Annika Taithongchai, Denmark
"To meet old friends, and make new friendships"
Aiste Ugianskiene, Denmark
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to meet old and make new friends who are interested in urogynaecology, to attend IUGA Annual meetings and opportunity to join different scientific committees."
- Aiste Ugianskiene, Denmark
"Meet people with a focused interest in urogynecology"
Debjyoti (Deb) Karmaker, Australia
"I joined IUGA as I was looking for resources to gain information on Urogynaecology, meet like minded people with focussed interest in this domain and potentially find a fellowship host for me to get trained in Urogynaecology and I was fortunate and privileged that I was awarded the IUGA clinical fellowship grant which ultimately started my journey in Urogynaecology. "
- Debjyoti (Deb) Karmaker, Australia
"Opportunity to network"
Marianne Koch, Australia
"I joined IUGA because of the opportunity to network on an international level, knowledge transfer and professional development."