November 2012

In this issue: Chair’s report: Special issues sessions; Junior Fellow news; District III workforce update; Section reports

• Connect with District III on Facebook

  In an effort to provide you with current information regarding women’s health, District III has joined Facebook...

• Chair’s report: Special issues sessions

  The District Advisory Council met in early October in Philadelphia. It hosted three guests who shared important information on topics that have been focuses of discussion on the ACOG Executive Board...

• Junior Fellow news

  District III Junior Fellows held their Fifth Annual Junior Fellow Day at Drexel University College of Medicine on October 5 during the combined District I and III Annual Meeting...

• District III workforce update

  The gap between the supply of ob-gyns and the demand for women’s health care services is believed to be widening...

• Delaware Section report

  The Delaware Section held its Second Annual Legislative Day in Dover on June 7. The day began with a session reviewing issues and current legislation concerning health care providers...

• Dominican Republic Section report

  The Dominican Republic Section participated in two academic events this year. The Central America and Caribbean Congress was held in April...

• New Jersey Section report

  The New Jersey Section Advisory Council met on September 19 and November 19. Our council continues to be involved with the New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortia and March of Dimes...

• Pennsylvania Section report

  The Pennsylvania Section is working on several legislative issues. We hired a lobbyist, John Milliron, to increase our effectiveness in Harrisburg...

• 2013 ACM: Join ACOG in New Orleans

  The 61st Annual Clinical Meeting will be held in New Orleans, May 4–8. Attendees can expect to participate in a wide variety of hands-on courses and educational and interactive sessions...

• Photos: 2012 ADM and Junior Fellow Day in Philadelphia

  Photos from the 2012 Annual District Meeting and Junior Fellow Day in Philadelphia...

• ACOG website for your perimenopausal and menopausal patients

  Everything your patients need to know about midlife health is available at their fingertips. Free online resources at menopause.acog.org...

• Free ACOG poster available for ob-gyn offices

  Order this oversized poster developed by ACOG’s Office of Communications for your office today! Email communications@acog.org or call 800-673-8444, ext 2560...

• Calendar of events

  Upcoming events for District III members: Congressional Leadership Conference, Annual Clinical Meeting, and New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Annual Meeting...

• List of district and section officers

  Contact your district and section officers in District III...

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