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  • November 04, 2022 4:32 PM | Maggie Gruennert (Administrator)

    So long and farewell my podcast friends! I hope you enjoyed the very first season of the APAOG podcast. We’ll be back next year for SEASON 2 of the podcast. If you liked the show please like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review on one of our various podcast platforms (apple music, spotify stitcher, etc.). It really helps our visibility in the podcast ether and helps spread the word of PA’s in OBGYN. If you are interested in getting involved with the APAOG podcast or have ideas/suggestions for SEASON 2 please email us at APAOG@badgerbay.co. As always, stay safe, tell someone you love them, and bring a little kindness into the world. Goodbye! - Morgan Bechtle, Host

    Listen to the Final Episode Here

  • October 24, 2022 8:37 AM | Maggie Gruennert (Administrator)

    Mayo Clinic Medical and Surgical Gynecology PA Fellowship (Arizona)

    PA Fellowship, Medical and Surgical Gynecology


    Contact Information:

    Shelly Crosson, PA-C

    Fellowship Program Director

    Email: crosson.shelly@mayo.edu

    Phone number: 480-342-0612


    Judy Cimochowski

    Education Coordinator

    Email: mcamshs@mayo.edu


    Program Highlights:
    Mayo Clinic’s Medical and Surgical Gynecology Physician Assistant Fellowship in Arizona is a comprehensive 12 month didactic and clinical program allowing for exposure to all sub-specialties in gynecology. Our program is the first GYN-only fellowship in the country. During PA school, the required OB/GYN rotation for most students is focused on obstetrics with little experience in GYN. This fellowship will provide you with the knowledge and proficiency in all the GYN sub-specialties preparing you for a skilled career in gynecology. The fellowship includes training in medical gynecology, urogynecology, gynecology oncology, and minimally invasive surgery.

  • October 20, 2022 9:34 AM | Maggie Gruennert (Administrator)

    APAOG is excited to release the fourth and final issue for the year of The Artemis: The Journal of the Association of PAs in OBGYN! This is a member-only benefit that is new in 2022. Visit our website to access the newest release, for more information, resources, ways to get involved, and to provide your feedback! We look forward to hearing from you in order to make the next issue even better.

    Click here to view! 

    What to Expect:

    ·    Page 01 Letter to the Editor - Jennifer M Wysong, MMS, PA-C

    ·    Page 02 Artwork Submission - Elyse Watkins, HDSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, NCMP

    ·    Page 02 Poetry Submission - Melanie Lucks, MMS, PA-C

    ·    Page 03 Literature Review - Preconception Mediterranean Diet Element Consumption and Fertility Success in Women Undergoing IVF: A Systematic Review

    ·    Page 09 APAOG Podcast, Quick Links, and Webinars

    • Page 10 You Can Influence Uterine Fibroid Care - Yasmeen Bhatty, PharmD
  • October 03, 2022 1:21 PM | Maggie Gruennert (Administrator)

    Check out Episode 12 of the APAOG Podcast! In this episode we'll discuss the risk factors, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of gestational diabetes.

    Listen Here: https://the-apaog-podcast.blubrry.net/

    APAOG Podcast information: http://apaog.org/APAOG-Podcast


  • September 07, 2022 11:27 AM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    SWHR recently published a NIPS genetic screening guide. The guide, Noninvasive Prenatal Screening Resource Guide for Women was created to provide essential information for understanding NIPS so that women may have informed conversations with their providers before undergoing prenatal genetic screening.

    Sections of the guide include: 

    1. Understanding Genetic Screening and NIPS
    2. Genetic Conditions Screened by NIPS
    3. Navigating the NIPS Screening Process
    4. Talking to Your Health Care Provider
    5. NIPS Patient Checklist

    Check out some of SWHR’s other genetic screening (like this easy-to-read poster for clinicians) and maternal health resources (or this simple vaccine guide for pregnant people) online at swhr.org.

  • September 07, 2022 11:07 AM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    Do you have an idea for a research project but lack funding to support the work? Are you looking to hone your research skills? Are you a researcher who knows the value of networking but are not sure where to start?

    Apply for an AAPA Small Research Grant and receive funding for new research on topics related to Optimal Team Practice and PA value. Learn more about the AAPA Small Research Grant Program today! Applications are open September 1st, 2022.

    Please feel free to forward this message to your colleagues who may be interested in applying.

    Questions and Supports

    Noël Smith, Senior Director of PA and Industry Research and Analysis, will be hosting office hours to support PAs looking to submit a proposal. All meetings will be hosted using Microsoft Teams. Times listed are EST.

     

    Best wishes,
    Noël

    Noël Smith
    Senior Director, PA & Industry Research & Analysis
    AAPA
    O: 571-319-4467 | M: 443-204-1221 | E: nsmith@aapa.org
    www.aapa.org

  • August 29, 2022 3:41 PM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    APAOG is looking forward to celebrating #PAweek during October 6-12, 2022! In honor of our members and other working in OBGYN as a PA, we'd like to highlight YOU! Please view the submission form below and help us prepare to celebrate this fall!

    We're looking for those who fit the hashtag this year: #PAsGoBeyond

    You can submit to participate in two ways:

    1. Tell us your favorite thing to do in OB-GYN 
    2. Share how you go beyond with a short video clip

    Submit Here

    Contact our office with any questions!

  • August 17, 2022 12:36 PM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    The Medicine Couch 

    "What is it really like working in Obstetrics and Gynecology as a PA or NP? Who can deliver babies? How has the current state of reproductive rights affected the specialty since Roe v. Wade has been overturned? In the video, I interview PA Melissa Rodriguez, president of the Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG). We discuss hours, pay, and duties in OB/GYN, what she loves and doesn't love about OB/GYN, what procedures PAs/NPs can do, and which APPs can work in Labor & Deliver. If you want a behind the scenes look at this specialty, then this video is for you!" - Michele Cambron, PA-C

    Click here to view

  • August 03, 2022 1:10 PM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    APAOG is a partner of the ACOG Maternal Immunization Task Force and we are excited to continue to engage with you to advance maternal immunization rates in the U.S.

    During the 2022 virtual Maternal Immunization Summit, we were provided an opportunity to share and discuss impactful strategies and activities related to maternal immunization, vaccine confidence, COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant individuals, and routine immunization.

    To keep the conversation going and to continue to stay connected, the Task Force will be piloting a quarterly newsletter “Maternal Immunization Resources” in August in support of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This newsletter will serve as a great opportunity for organizations to share updates on upcoming research, resources, and events related to maternal immunization.

    With that in mind, we welcome APAOG members and others to share any new maternal immunization items from your organization for inclusion in the first newsletter! Please email us!

  • July 26, 2022 9:01 AM | Becca Liebers (Administrator)

    The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend routine screening for hepatitis C virus in pregnancy. Recently published data in Obstetrics & Gynecology indicate that less than half of all pregnant individuals are screened for hepatitis C. In a nationwide effort, ACOG is reaching out to partner organizations, such as APAOG, to raise awareness about hepatitis C screening in pregnancy.

    Hepatitis C screening in pregnancy is recommended to identify individuals with hepatitis C infection and infants who should receive testing at a pediatric visit. Hepatitis C screening during pregnancy should be an opportunity to promote a dialogue between pregnant individuals and their clinicians about hepatitis C transmission and risk factors.

    In addition to clinical guidance, patients may access Frequently Asked Questions “Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Pregnancy,” “Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C,” and “Routine Tests During Pregnancy” for additional information.

    Partners are encouraged to disseminate materials in an effort to increase screening in pregnancy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for work related to hepatitis C screening in pregnancy.

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