We invite you to attend the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 20 - 23, 2024 at The Cloister in Sea Island, GA. The 2024 Annual Meeting will provide practicing Ob/Gyns and REI Physicians educational opportunities on new scientific applications and technologic advances in the field.
In addition to the educational offerings, there will be numerous opportunities for attendees to connect with colleagues and network during exhibit hall social functions. The exhibit hall will feature the most prominent industry leaders in the field of Ob/Gyn and REI showcasing their best products and services. We encourage all attendees to make their reservations as soon as possible. Please visit the venue tab for more information on discounted rates and to book your room.
Haywood L. Brown, MD
Senior Associate Vice President
USF Health Faculty and Academic Affairs
Vice Dean, Morsani College of Medicine
Professor Obstetrics Gynecology
Tampa, FL
Cole D. Greves, MD, FACOG
Director, Complex Fetal Care
Co-Director, Fetal Care Center
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital
Assistant Professor
University of Central Florida
College of Medicine
Orlando, FL
Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD, FACOG, MSCP
Tenured Professor & Associate Chair
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Florida College of Medicine
Jacksonville, FL
R. Wendel Naumann, MD
Director of Research in Gyn Oncology
Associate Director of Clinical Trials
Levine Center
Atrium Health/Wake Forest University
Charlotte, NC
G. Bernard Taylor, MD, MHA
Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery – Roper St Francis
Physician Partners
Roper St Francis
Charleston, SC
Maureen Whelihan, MD, FACOG
Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches
Clinical Governance Board – Florida Woman Care
South University – PA Program
Greenacres, FL
Emmanuel E. Zervos, MD, MBA
May and Spencer Raab Distinguished Professor of Adult Oncology
Executive Director, Cancer Services, ECU Health
Professor of Surgery. Division of Surgical Oncology
Brody School of Medicine
Greenville, NC
Henna Ahsan, MD
PGY-4, Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Central Florida/HCA GME Consortium
Gainesville, FL
John Allbert, MD
President
Novant Health Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associated
Charlotte, NC
Anna Baucom, BAS
MD Candidate, Class of 2025
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
Jubilee Brown, MD
Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Professor, Wake Forest University
Charlotte, NC
Paul D. Dietz, MD, FACOG
Associate Professor
West Virgina University School of Medicine
Charleston Division
Charleston, WV
Paige Guillory, MD, MPH
PGYIII, Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Mobile, AL
Mitchel S. Hoffman, MD
Vice Chair, Department of Gynecologic Oncology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Professor, USF Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
Alyse M. Kelly-Jones, MD, FACOG, IF
Gynecology and Sexual Medicine
Tryon Women’s Center
Tryon Medical Partners
Charlotte, NC
Malavika Kesavan, MD
Resident Physician
University of Virgina
Charlottesville, VA
Jill Purdie, MD
Medical Director
Northside Women’s Specialists
Atlanta, GA
Mary Beth Rhomberg, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgical Resident
University of Florida - College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Kay Roussos-Ross, MD
Professor and Chief, Division of ASGOG
Departments of OBGYN and Psychiatry
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Sea Island Resort
100 Cloister Drive
Sea Island, GA 31561
(855) 572-4975
We are excited to welcome you to the 2024 SAAOG Annual Meeting at the stunning Sea Island Resort. Below, you will find essential information for your stay.
Reservation Assistance:
For assistance with making or canceling a reservation, please reach out to meetings@saaog.org.
Hotel Registration:
Check-in: 4:00 pm | Check-out: 12:00 pm
Parking:
All guests staying at the Cloister are required to use valet parking, which has been discounted to $15 per night for SAAOG attendees. Guests at the Beach Club will receive a reduced self-parking rate of $10 per night.
Dining:
There are numerous delightful dining options at Sea Island. We highly recommend making reservations in advance. For more information and to make reservations, please visit: Sea Island Resort Dining & Restaurants
Experiences at Sea Island:
From morning yoga to horseback riding, Sea Island offers a plethora of activities. Plan your stay by visiting: What’s Happening at Sea Island | Sea Island Resort
Resort Dress Code:
Every place is a special place at Sea Island, but some restaurants, events, and activities call for a little more polish than others. Plan ahead and familiarize yourself with the hotel guidelines by reviewing: Dress Code | Sea Island Resort
Resort Map:
Familiarize yourself with the layout of the resort by checking out the Sea Island Resort Map: Sea Island Resort Map
Getting Around the Resort:
Sea Island provides a complimentary on-demand ride-share service that operates between The Cloister, The Lodge, The Inn, and Retreat. For more information, please inquire at the bellman or the front desk.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
This program has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians who have a specialized interest in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to ACOG and South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and to learners any financial relationship(s) of the individual that have occurred within the last 24 months with any ineligible entities whose products are related to the continuing education content. Financial relationships are defined by remuneration in any amount from the ineligible entities in the form of grants; research support; consulting fees; salary; ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, or ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds); honoraria or other payments for participation in speakers’ bureaus, advisory boards, or boards of directors; or other financial benefits. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent planners with relevant financial relationships from planning or delivering content, but rather to provide learners with information that allows them to make their own judgments of whether these financial relationships may have influenced the educational activity with regard to exposition or conclusion. ACOG and South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has reviewed all disclosures and resolved or managed all identified conflicts of interest, as applicable.
The following activity planning members reported no financial relationships:
The following activity planning members reported financial relationship(s):
The following activity faculty members reported financial relationship(s):
All recommendations involving clinical medicine are based on evidence accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients; AND/OR All scientific research referred to or reported in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
This activity is not supported by educational grant(s) or other funds from any commercial supporter.
Complimentary for attendees; Complimentary for Guests with a Guest Badge ($115/guest)
Connect with your peers and explore the latest from our 2024 exhibitors and sponsors at the kickoff reception on Saturday evening in the exhibit hall. Engage with innovative companies while savoring gourmet bites and artisanal cocktails. (Please note that all guests must have a purchased guest badge.)
Sponsored by Unified Women's Healthcare
$115/person
Buy your tickets now to attend the highlighted event of the meeting! SAAOG will celebrate its 86th Annual Meeting with a formal waited dinner, accompanied by live music and dancing. Dinner guests will be treated to a pre-dinner cocktail reception located under a twilight sky to get the evening started. Here they can mingle with old friends, interact with colleagues and meet fellow attendees.
Complimentary for attendees; Complimentary for Guests with a Guest Badge ($115/guest)
Secure your tickets today for the premier event of the conference! The SAAOG invites you to commemorate its 86th Annual Meeting with an elegant seated dinner, complete with live music and a dance floor to bring the night alive. The festivities begin with a pre-dinner cocktail, providing the perfect backdrop to reconnect with long-time acquaintances, engage with peers, and forge new connections with fellow participants.
Welcome Reception Raffle | Drawing: Saturday at 5:55 PM in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors will distribute raffle tickets to attendees who visit their booths. Attendees should sign their names on the tickets and submit them to a SAAOG staff member by 5:50 PM
Prizes: JBL Bluetooth Speaker, Stanley Tumbler w/ $50 Amazon Gift Card, Apple AirPods
You must be present to win.
Registration Raffle Ticket | Drawing: Sunday at 11:00 AM
At registration, you will receive a teal raffle ticket with your name badge. This ticket enters you into a drawing for a chance to win a 2-night stay at Sea Island, including breakfast for two and a golf or spa credit. Please ensure that your raffle tickets are turned in by Sunday at 11:00 AM to be eligible to win.
You must be present to win.
Exhibitor Bingo | Drawing: Monday at 11:10 AM in Exhibit Hall
You'll find an "Exhibitor Bingo Card" in your meeting bag. Make sure to visit each booth listed on the card, play Bingo, and have our supporters’ initial next to their company name to enter our prize drawing. Submit completed Bingo cards to SAAOG staff by 11:00 AM on Monday.
Prizes: JBL Bluetooth speaker, wireless charging power bank | SAAOG 2024 Meeting Registration Package | Yeti Rambler Mug with $50 Visa Gift card | Kindle Paperwhite |Apple AirPods Pro
You must be present to win.
SAAOG Endowment Raffle
Show your support by contributing to the SAAOG Endowment Fund and receive a raffle ticket for every $200 donated. Donors will automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a complimentary 2025 Meeting Registration Package. Join us in reaching our goal of raising $5,000 during the meeting.
The winner will be notified via email after the meeting.
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Providers, care teams and coaches can easily manage patient activity remotely through the HeraCARE dashboard, while patients complete assigned tasks from their personalized care plan via a mobile app and their kit of smart, connected devices. HeraCARE makes proactive, professional medical supervision and engagement easy and safe, while allowing for schedule optimization, increased capacity, and saved time and costs.
Iron Health is a virtual extension of the OB/GYN practice. We provide patients with faster access to primary and specialty care, improve care coordination, and boost utilization of ancillary services all while decreasing physician burnout through our optimized offerings.
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Our mission began in 2007 with support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop and provide the most advanced genetic testing to research institutions and clinical care providers. Since 2011, many of the country's most innovative institutions have relied on us for superior genetic testing such as the NIC, CDC, Harvard University, Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, and MIT.
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Cloister Ballroom
PLEASE DO NOT BREAK DOWN YOUR BOOTHS UNTIL 11:10am on Monday, 1/24.
Cloister Ballroom Foyer
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