Revitalizing the SOGC’s Roles and Activities in Academic Education: Introducing the SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education

IF 2.2 Q2 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jogc.2025.103081

Nicholas Leyland MD , Talia Melone XX , Rashmi Bhargava MD , Diane Francoeur MD , Venu Jain MD , Nancy Kent MD , Vanessa Poliquin MD , Frank Potestio MD , Graeme Smith MD , Marisa Horniachek MD , Jocelynn L. Cook PhD

{"title":"Revitalizing the SOGC’s Roles and Activities in Academic Education: Introducing the SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education","authors":"Nicholas Leyland MD , Talia Melone XX , Rashmi Bhargava MD , Diane Francoeur MD , Venu Jain MD , Nancy Kent MD , Vanessa Poliquin MD , Frank Potestio MD , Graeme Smith MD , Marisa Horniachek MD , Jocelynn L. Cook PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jogc.2025.103081","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To re-establish and define the role of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s (SOGC) in medical education for obstetrician gynaecologists and develop a governance structure to guide activities.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A narrative synthesis of the evolution of the SOGC’s role in medical education for obstetrician gynaecologists was conducted using 3 methodological sources: (1) structured deliberations by a working group of national educators and clinicians convened quarterly over 18 months, (2) thematic analysis of 3 national educational needs assessments completed between 2020 and 2023; and (3) comparative benchmarking against academic structures in peer organizations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education features a matrix membership model representing university departments, subspecialty societies, trainees and, very importantly, community practitioners. The new mandate emphasizes equity, innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning across the educational continuum. Anticipated programming includes national examinations, research courses, educator development, and digital learning. An evaluation framework and partnerships were embedded to ensure accountability and growth. Importantly, gaps in engagement, sustainability, and mentorship will be addressed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education will serve as a national platform for academic leadership in women’s health, unifying educational efforts from undergraduate learning to post-retirement mentorship. It offers a replicable model for aligning education with rapidly evolving clinical and social priorities in specialty care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16688,"journal":{"name":"Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada","volume":"47 9","pages":"Article 103081"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1701216325003275","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Abstract

Objectives

To re-establish and define the role of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s (SOGC) in medical education for obstetrician gynaecologists and develop a governance structure to guide activities.

Methods

A narrative synthesis of the evolution of the SOGC’s role in medical education for obstetrician gynaecologists was conducted using 3 methodological sources: (1) structured deliberations by a working group of national educators and clinicians convened quarterly over 18 months, (2) thematic analysis of 3 national educational needs assessments completed between 2020 and 2023; and (3) comparative benchmarking against academic structures in peer organizations.

Results

The SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education features a matrix membership model representing university departments, subspecialty societies, trainees and, very importantly, community practitioners. The new mandate emphasizes equity, innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning across the educational continuum. Anticipated programming includes national examinations, research courses, educator development, and digital learning. An evaluation framework and partnerships were embedded to ensure accountability and growth. Importantly, gaps in engagement, sustainability, and mentorship will be addressed.

Conclusions

The SOGC’s Council for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education will serve as a national platform for academic leadership in women’s health, unifying educational efforts from undergraduate learning to post-retirement mentorship. It offers a replicable model for aligning education with rapidly evolving clinical and social priorities in specialty care.

查看原文本刊更多论文

重振妇产科教育谘询会在学术教育中的角色和活动：介绍妇产科教育谘询会的妇产科教育卓越委员会。

目的：重建和确定加拿大妇产科医师协会（SOGC）在妇产科医师医学教育中的作用，并制定一个治理结构来指导活动。方法：通过三种方法来源，对加拿大妇产科医师协会（SOGC）在妇产科医生医学教育中的作用的演变进行了叙述综合：(1)由全国教育工作者和临床医生组成的工作组在18个月内每季度召开一次会议，进行结构化审议；(2)对2020-2023年完成的三项国家教育需求评估进行专题分析；(3)与同行组织的学术结构进行比较基准测试。结果：SOGC的妇产科卓越教育委员会（CEOGE）采用矩阵式会员模式，代表大学院系、亚专业协会、学员以及非常重要的社区从业人员。新的任务强调整个教育连续体的公平、创新、协作和终身学习。预期的规划包括国家考试、研究课程、教育工作者发展和数字学习。建立了评估框架和伙伴关系，以确保问责制和增长。重要的是，参与、可持续性和指导方面的差距将得到解决。结论：SOGC的妇产科教育卓越委员会（CEOGE）将作为妇女健康学术领导的国家平台，统一从本科学习到退休后指导的教育工作。它提供了一种可复制的模式，使教育与快速发展的临床和社会优先事项在专科护理中保持一致。

本文章由计算机程序翻译，如有差异，请以英文原文为准。

求助全文

约1分钟内获得全文求助全文

来源期刊

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

302

审稿时长

32 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) is Canada"s peer-reviewed journal of obstetrics, gynaecology, and women"s health. Each monthly issue contains original research articles, reviews, case reports, commentaries, and editorials on all aspects of reproductive health. JOGC is the original publication source of evidence-based clinical guidelines, committee opinions, and policy statements that derive from standing or ad hoc committees of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. JOGC is included in the National Library of Medicine"s MEDLINE database, and abstracts from JOGC are accessible on PubMed.