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In This Issue

President’s Corner

2016 FMIGS Match

Poll Results

In The Know

From The Board

Fellowship Course

Alumni Spotlight

MIGS Job

Opportunities

PRESIDENT’S CORNER: Magdy P. Milad, MD

Match Day Excitement!

I love Autumn. The leaves start to change, a cool breeze moves in, coffee is

available in pumpkin spice, and Match Day arrives! This is such an exciting

time of year when the newest generation of MIGS stars take the next step

toward their dreams. One click on the keyboard reveals the results of three

years of hard work, thousands of dollars on your credit card, endless email

reminders for letters of recommendation, and sore feet from walking across

medical centers in heels and new loafers. A match is defined as “a pair that

corresponds or is very similar” which is the obvious point of Match Day.

However, “match” is also defined as “a contest in which people compete

against each other in a particular sport.” While in the midst of interviewing this

definition feels much more accurate. As a Program Director I appreciate the

angst and effort it requires of the applicants. So to all those who found good

news after one click on the keyboard, welcome and congratulations! To those

who did not find matches this year, I hope you find comfort in knowing that this

year was especially competitive and we wish you the best in fulfilling your

dreams! ~ Amanda C. Yunker, DO, MSCR

April 2016 A Communication from the Board to the Programs

October, 2016

It has been a remarkably productive year for FMIGS. Between the updated reading list, case

requirements, video curriculum, mobile case logs and evaluations, milestones and several new

fellowship sites, the outlook for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery is bright. This should not

be surprising. Most of the top gynecologic programs ranked by US News and World Report have

either a center, division or section devoted to the practice of MIGS, frequently run by a fellowship

trained MIGS clinician. There is a tremendous need for MIGS surgeons. We care for patients with

complex gynecologic problems outside the realm of most general obstetrician/gynecologists, serve

as a consultant and perform surgery often using more advanced surgical

techniques than most general obstetrician/gynecologists. Resident

graduates have also taken notice and applied to MIGS in record numbers.

The number of resident applicants (n=65) significantly outpaced the

number of positions available (n=37). Similar to 2015, FMIGS was

considered one of the most competitive fellowships participating in the

NRMP based on the ratio of the number of applicants to positions and

exceeding all other October-matched obstetric and gynecologic fellowship

positions (MIGS: 1.76, Gyn Onc: 1.51, REI: 1.47, MFM: 1.46, Peds and

Adolescent: 1.09). Yes, the future is indeed quite bright!

Program DirectorProgram Director ProgramProgram FellowFellow

Prabhat K. Ahluwalia, MD St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Utica, New York Kira Moore, MD

Sawsan As-Sanie, MD University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Annmarie L. Vilkins, DO

Masoud Azodi, MD Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport, Connecticut Christina H. Tierney, MD

Pedram Bral, MD Maimonides Medical Center

Brooklyn, New York Mary Ann H. Son, MD

Erin T. Carey, MD, MSCR University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Noor M. Abualnadi, MD

Linus Chuang, MD Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York Leigh D. Rosen, MD

Tri A. Dinh, MD Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida Alfredo J. Jijon, MD

Xiaoming Guan, MD Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas Elise C. Bardawil, MD

Gerald J. Harkins, MD Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania Lindsey N. Valentine, MD

Michael Hibner, MD, PhD St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona Anna E. Reinert, MD

Katherine M. de Souza, MD

Hye-Chun Hur, MD Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts Elisa M. Jorgensen, MD

Keith B. Isaacson, MD Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Newton, Massachusetts Valencia Miller, MS, MD

Jin Hee Jeannie Kim, MD

Columbia University Medical Center New York, New York

Chetna Arora, MD

Bruce S. Kahn, MD Scripps Clinic

San Diego, California Amy N. Brown, MD

Kelly M. Kasper, MD Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana Laura D. Young, MD

Ted T. Lee, MD University of Pittsburgh

Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

*Ann Peters, MD, MS

Mark D. Levie, MD Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein

Bronx, New York Kari M. Plewniak, MD, BS

Maureen Y. Cho, MD

2016 Match Results2016 Match Results

Program DirectorProgram Director ProgramProgram FellowFellow

Vincent Lucente, MD, MBA

St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network

Allentown, Pennsylvania * Jessica B. Ton, MD

Javier F. Magrina, MD Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, Arizona Sadikah S.F.A. Behbehani, MD

Mohammad R. Islam, MD

Gretchen E. H. Makai, MD

Christiana Care Health System Newark, Delaware

Christina M. Johnson, MD

Cherie Q. Marfori, MD The George Washington University

Washington, DC Catherine Z. Wu, MD

Magdy P. Milad, MD, MS Northwestern-McGaw

Chicago, Illinois Jaclyn Friedman, MD

Jamal Mourad, MD Banner University Medical Center

University of Arizona Phoenix, Arizona

Kayvahn P. Steck-Bayat, MD

Michael L. Nimaroff, MD North Shore University Hospital

Manhasset, New York Adrienne H. Mandelberger, MD

Resad P. Pasic, MD, PhD University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky Nkiruka M. Chuba, MD

J. Salvador Saldivar, MD Texas Tech University Health Sciences

Center El Paso, Texas

Dominique M. Barnes, MD

Ami J. Shah, MD Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Bronx, New York Jessica A. Arendal, MD

Sukhbir Sony Singh, MD The Ottawa Hospital – Riverside Campus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cici R. Zhu, MD

Paul C. Tseng, MD Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon Lee A. Christianson, MD

K. Warren Volker, MD, PhD

Las Vegas Minimally Invasive Surgery Las Vegas, Nevada

Nathaniel C. Klein, MD, MS Alyssa N. Small, MD

Herbert M. Wong, MD Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Carmen M. McCaffrey, BSc, MD

Amanda C. Yunker, DO, MSCR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee

Patricia M. Overcarsh, MD, MPH Cynthia Arvizo, MD

Stephen E. Zimberg, MD Cleveland Clinic

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Katherine A. Smith, MD

* Taken outside the NRMP Match.

MIGS/FPRN Research Projects, What Are They?

Who can participate in MIGS/FPRN research projects? The research network is open to all current MIGS fellows. Research proposals are accepted for consideration from any current MIGS fellow. Residents and fellows from additional subspecialties are welcome to join as adjunct sites for approved projects.

How do I submit a project for consideration? Please go to the SGSonline.org/fprn website and scroll down to the heading "Research Proposal Submissions" and the subheading "FMIGS/SGS FPRN Online Proposal Submission." Use the form "Research Proposal Form" under the same subheading as a template for submission.

When will I hear back about my research proposal? All submitted research proposals will be reviewed by the MIGS/FPRN committee for consideration. Projects of potential interest will be invited to provide a brief presentation at an upcoming national meeting for final approval. Projects will be selected by vote of the committee and current MIGS fellows. Accepted projects will be notified and added to the existing approved projects for multi-site participation through the FPRN website.

How do I join an existing approved project? Approved projects are listed on the FPRN page SGSonline.org/fprn under the heading "Projects" and subheading "Ongoing."

Can I use the existing IRB approval of the approved project? Yes, IRB approval will be confirmed at the home institution with the IRB materials open and available to any wishing to pursue this study at his or her institution.

Will I receive authorship for joining a study? The research network follows standard authorship guidelines. Therefore, any fellow or resident that substantially contributes to the project, participates in manuscript composition, approves the final version for publication and agrees to be accountable to the integrity of the work will be listed as an author. Typically, each participating site will have at least one author listed. Order of authorship is determined by the PI based on level of contribution. Advisory Board members that serve as the project mentor and the home institution faculty mentor will be the last authors for abstract and publication. The final author will be the faculty member most involved and instrumental in project development and completion.

Is there funding for this research? Limited funding is available on a case by case basis at the discretion of the committee. Expected financial requirements will be addressed during the project submission process and accepted or amended upon approval.

What are the responsibilities if I join a project? Each member of a project is expected to actively participate in the work and participate in regular group communication via conference call or other modality. Project communication will occur monthly or more frequently, depending on the demands of the project. If any member of the project team, including the PI, is unresponsive or not fulfilling their responsibility in an efficient manner, that individual may be removed from the study. Removal of an individual from a study may only proceed after presentation to and agreement of the Senior Advisory Board.

What if I graduate? Am I still the primary investigator? The fellow that submits the proposal will serve as PI until the end of his or her fellowship. Projects that are not completed prior to the graduation of the PI can be passed to a junior fellow at the same site who becomes the new PI. First authorship will go the original PI or subsequent PI at the original site who oversees the majority of the recruitment, data collection and manuscript composition. This is determined by the initial PI, subsequent PI and faculty mentor at the home institution.

FPRN Projects Looking for Sites The MIGS-SGS Subgroup of the FPRN is eager to get you involved! The deadline to submit this year has already passed, but it’s never too early to start brainstorming project ideas. You can submit your proposals at SGSonline.org/fprn Get involved in an ongoing study by contacting the appropriate individual listed below: 1. Ovarian pathology in breast cancer patients undergoing oophorectomy to facilitate cancer treatment with aromatase inhibitors. Contact: Lara Harvey lara.harvey@vanderbilt.edu Status: recruiting sites, data collection 2. Reported surgical volume trends in minimally invasive gynecologic fellowships. Contact: Victoria Vargas vickyvar55@gmail.com Status: recruiting sites, data collection

Questions? Contact any of the Steering Committee Members. Thank you for your involvement!

Carolyn C. Piszczek, MD, Chair, carolynfortune@gmail.com Patricia J. Mattingly, MD, Secretary, patriciamattingly@gmail.com Mallory A. Stuparich, MD, Treasurer, stuparichma@upmc.edu James N. Casey, MD, WebMaster, james.casey@vanderbilt.edu

Class of 2017 Facebook Poll Results

Q 1. In your

fellowship, how often do you

use the suprapubic port for

hysterectomies?

50% Never 8% Rarely 17% Frequently 25% Always

Q2. In your fellowship, how often do you perform single port / single site surgeries? 34% Never 50% Rarely 12% Frequently 4% Always Q3. In your fellowship thus far, how many vaginal hysterectomies have you performed? 25% 1-3 17% 4-6 58% >7 Q4. In your fellowship, what percentage of your surgeries are GYN ONC cases? 75% 1-2% 10% 5-10% 10% 10-20% 5% >20%

In The Know

The Modern Day Journal Club

JMIG’s Monthly Journal Club on Twitter, The Modern Day Journal Club, occurs the 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of each month. It is an asynchronous Journal Cub on Twitter where participants can sign in anytime over a 48 hour period and post comments or replies about the article of the month. This is open to Residents, Fellows, and also open to the public. Participants can tweet, retweet, reply or like any of the posts related to the journal club. They can even post related articles to the selected article. To link all the posts together, participants will use the

hashtag #JMIGjc.

The article of the month will be sent 1 week prior to the Journal Club on Twitter. The best comments will be highlighted on the JMIG website. The Journal Cub comments from each month will be summarized and published.

Interested in joining The Modern Day Journal Club? Here’s how...

1. Sign up for a Twitter account.

2. "Follow" @AAGLJMIG (search for "AAGLJMIG" and click on follow).

3. Sign on to Twitter on October 19th and October 20th .

4. Participate in the discussion by replying, tweeting, re-tweeting, linking.

5. Add the hashtag #JMIGjc to all your posts to link our journal club feeds together.

It’s just that simple. Come join us! We look forward to seeing your Tweets about our next article.

For questions or information, contact the JMIG Social Media Editor Dr. Mireille Truing at mireille.truong@gmail.com.

Current and Newly Graduated Fellows!

Don’t forget to sign up for the Fellows Course at AAGL. FELO-600: Oh The

Places You’ll Go! Growing Up and Moving on From Fellowship: A Primer for

MIGS, UROGYN, REI, and GYN-ONC Fellows.

This is a full day course designed to help you navigate the transition from

fellowship to practice, and features outstanding faculty from across the

country. Don’t miss out! Click the sign up button to register today!

From The Board

Election Results The election results are in. Please welcome to the Board Ted L. Anderson, Hye-Chun Hur, Cara R. King, and Noah A. Rindos.

Secretary Treasurer (4-year term)

[2017 Secretary-Treasurer, 2018 Vice President, 2019 President, 2020 Immediate Past President]

Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Board of Directors (2-year term)

Hye-Chun Hur, MD (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)

Cara R. King, DO, MS (University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics)

Fellow Board Representative (2-year term)

Noah A. Rindos, MD (Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC)

Contact UsContact Us

Arcy Dominguez

Email: Adominguez@aagl.org

Amanda Yunker, DO

Email: Aman-da.yunker@vanderbilt.edu

Cara King, DO

Email: CaraRobinsonK-ing@gmail.com

To date we have received over 198 responses to our call for updated contact information from our

315 FMIGS alumni. That means there are still 117 of you out there that we still haven’t heard

from. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the FMIGS Alumni Directory! Please send all of your up

to date contact information, including your current job location, title, phone and email to Arcy

Dominguez, adominguez@aagl.org. Send it in soon, or you just may miss your chance of being

in the directory.

Alumni Directory Update

Alumni Spotlight

When I started my AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Rochester, in Rochester, NY, I knew my program was unique in that nearly 90% of my patients were going to have chronic pelvic pain conditions, and I was going to learn how to approach and treat this challenging condition. This experience has changed the way I practice medicine, both outside and inside the operating room.

Being trained in chronic pelvic pain has opened doors for me as an educator, which is my true passion. Currently I run a cadaveric anatomy lab for both residents and medical students, and have developed a special session for our residents called “Laparoscopic Olympics Day, which has

been very successful. I was also awarded a Dean’s Teaching Fellowship at the University of Rochester, which is a 2-year fellowship that focuses on training healthcare providers in educational theories, teaching methods and curriculum development, developing skills in educational leadership, faculty development and mentoring, and implementing novel educational interventions.

Through this project, I have been able to modify my resident skills teaching sessions in order to apply psychological theories to increase intrinsic motivation and positively impact surgical education. Now in my second year of being faculty, I look back to reflect and feel strongly that these fantastic opportunities came directly from having completed a MIGS fellowship with phenomenal mentors such as Dr. Fred Howard, one of the pioneers in chronic pelvic pain.

Now that you are in your fellowship, my advice would be to make sure you take advantage of all your experiences. Network with your peers and look for that unique thing you love and feel passionate about. It will help you succeed and, most importantly, will help your patients succeed. And teach! One of the most important missions I think we have as AAGL graduates is to effectively transmit our knowledge and skills to change not only our patients’ lives, but residents’, fellows’ and our peers’ lives.

Dr. Carrillo completed his fellowship through the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. AAGL Graduating Class 2014. Dr. Bala Bhagavath, Dr. Amy Benjamin, Dr. Fred Howard, Dr. Joseph Scibetta.

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/28100973-jorge-f-carrillo

Jorge F. Carrillo, MD

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic

Surgeon Staff Physician I

The Staff Physician s a full-time physician within the Department

of Ob/Gyn. The physician will be responsible for maintaining and

monitoring quality of care and participating in the development of

new programs, services, policies, protocols and related matters.

Duties also include: performance of high quality laparoscopic and

hysteroscopic surgery and other gynecologic minimally invasive

procedures, robotic surgery, providing state of the art minimally

invasive surgical treatment for women with common gynecologic

disorders. The physician will foster the skills of faculty and staff

physicians in the areas of minimally invasive surgery through

active clinical and surgical collaboration. The physician will be

responsible for improving the efficiency of operating facilities by

establishing clinical pathways and evidence-based approaches to

the treatment of gynecologic conditions.

If interested please contact : Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD (Chair) Department of OB/GYN at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, c/o Academic.Recruiting@cshs.org

MIGS Job OpeningsMIGS Job Openings

Minimally Invasive

Gynecological Surgery

Fellowship Director

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine seeks a dynamic leader with proven administrative skills to serve as fellowship director of an AAGL accredited FMIGS program.

Minimum Qualifications: M.D./D.O. degree; successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Ob/Gyn residency program; , successful completion of fellowship program in MIGS, gynecological oncology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery or reproductive endocrinology and infertility, or equivalent experience; a minimum of 4 years’ independent practice post-fellowship experience; documented clinical and scholarly expertise in MIGS; educational and administrative experience, current board-certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; eligible for Texas medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment

Interested candidates must apply online at Texas Tech

University Health Sciences Center El Paso website on

the following link: http://

elpasojobs.ttuhsc.edu/ requisition ID: 8156BR. Advanced Surgical Gynecologist

Arizona Gynecology Consultants (AGC)

has an immediate need for an Advanced

Surgical Gynecologist committed to a

career of clinical excellence with interest in

academia and research. Arizona Gynecology

Consultants is a provider of non-obstetrical women’s

health in the central Phoenix area with a satellite

clinic in Prescott Arizona. We focus on pediatric,

adolescent and adult gynecology, infertility (not

including IVF services), surgical disorders of the

reproductive tract and menopausal medicine. The

clinical responsibilities of the surgical gynecologist

will be primarily focused on surgical consultations,

performance and interpretation of ultrasound

imaging, and office and OR based procedures.

An academic appointment with the University of

Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix Campus in

association with Banner University Medical Center

(BUMC) is required (assistance with the application

process is provided) in addition to a staff

appointment at St. Joseph’s Medical Center (a

teaching hospital for Creighton University).

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and names of three references to Kelly Roy, MD and Kristina Calligan FNP at kroy@azgyn.com and kcalligan@azgyn.com

The Department of Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Sciences at Yale-School of Medicine is seeking outstanding

applicants for full-time appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Clinician-Educator track for our Division of Gynecologic Specialties. The candidate must possess superior minimally invasive surgical skills and have demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching. The applicants are required to be Board certified/eligible in general obstetrics and gynecology.

Please forward CV and cover letter to M. Colleen Goble, Human Resources Manager, Department of Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Sciences Colleen.Goble@Yale.edu

MIS Surgeon / Private Practice

Busy 29 year old established practice in Lake Oswego, OR dedicated to Gyn surgery and office care seeking new associate. Contact Nancy Salisbury, MD, FACOG with interest. Ph: 503-908-1646 Fax: 503-908-1648.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic

Surgeon Junior Faculty Member

The UNC MIGS Division consists of four MDs, two RNs and two fellows in AAGL-approved sub-specialty training. The selected candidate will provide care for patients in need of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and treatment of pelvic pain. Qualifications include: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology, completion of a MD degree, a 4-year ACGME approved OB-GYN residency and a 2-year Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (or its equivalent) are required. Applicants should have exceptional clinical and surgical skills and enjoy training medical students, OB-GYN residents and fellows in the clinic and operating room. Recent graduates, or those 1-2 years out of fellowship, are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply electronically, please go to http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/106481 You will be prompted to upload a cover letter, your updated CV and a list of 3-4 professional references. The cover letter should state why you are interested in this position and your qualifications and experience that make you an excellent candidate. It can be addressed as follows: Dr. Erin T. Carey MIGS Division Director/Search Committee Chair 4010 Old Clinic Bldg./CB# 7570 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7570

MIGS Job OpeningsMIGS Job Openings

Wanted : FMIGS Trained Surgeon

Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons,

PC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a FMIGS

trained surgeon to join their dynamic, well

-established, GYN only practice. The

Practice currently has 3 laparoscopically trained

physicians and a WHNP. Our physicians do the majority

of surgeries at the new, state-of-the-art WakeMed

Women's Hospital that is close to the office.

Responsibilities will include participating in a

busy gynecology only practice: routine and emergent

patient office visits, inpatient and outpatient minor and

major surgeries, in-office hysteroscopy procedures,

ability to operate independently when appropriate and

reasonable on-call schedule.

It is critically important that the candidate

considered have a compassionate and friendly manner

with patients. Also, equally important is the ability to

work well with other female physicians and staff of the

practice. If interested, please send CV and AAGL MIG

fellowship case log to glsiofficemanager@gmail.com.

Gynecologic Specialties Faculty Member

The Division of Gynecologic Specialties is seeking both new graduates and experienced physicians committed to an

academic career in gynecology and minimally invasive surgery. Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in the diagnosis and care of patients with gynecologic conditions in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates should be comfortable in providing a broad range of surgery and medical care to medically complex patients. The faculty member is expected to serve the University in areas of teaching, research, and clinical service appropriate to their professional training and capabilities and their career goals. Primary clinical responsibilities would be participation in all the clinical activities of the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at Emory, particularly its clinical activities at The Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospitals, Grady Memorial Hospital, and affiliated sites. The faculty member would be expected to participate in night, weekend, and holiday call coverage for all practice locations. Faculty members are expected to supervise mid-level providers assigned to the clinical practice location. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and names of three references through the Emory Career’s website: https://sjbos.brssring.com

Seeking MIGS Subspecialist

We are seeking a Minimally

Invasive Gynecologic Surgical

(MIGS) Subspecialist to join our nationally recognized

team of physicians. Ideal candidate should be fellowship-

trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery or have

extensive experience in the surgical management of

fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. The ideal

candidate should be BC/BE in Obstetrics and

Gynecology and will join our busy practice at MedStar

Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown

University Hospital.

MedStar NCAPS encompasses six fellowship-trained and

board certified attending urogynecologists, a fellowship

trained MIGS specialist, a nurse practitioner, and

specialized team members at several locations in

downtown Washington, DC and surrounding Maryland

suburbs. We have an ACGME accredited fellowship

program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive

Surgery with academic faculty appointments in the

departments of Ob/Gyn and Urology at Georgetown

University School of Medicine. We are actively involved

in clinical research and education, and hold leadership

positions at many national organizations and societies

including AAGL, AUGS, SGS, ACOG, and NICHD.

If interested please forward your CV and letter of interest

to James K. Robinson, MD, MS, FACOG, Director,

Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.

James.k.robinson@medstar.net