2025 SAAOG Annual Meeting


Saturday, January 25, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025

 

SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting

January 25-27, 2025
Omni Grove Park Inn | Asheville, NC

This annual meeting is more than just a conference; it's an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your peers in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility. As professionals dedicated to women's health, we understand the importance of staying current with the latest advancements and research in our rapidly evolving field. The SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting promises to deliver just that, with a lineup of expert speakers, cutting-edge presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities.

Why the Omni Grove Park Inn?

The Omni Grove Park Inn isn't just a venue; it's an experience. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this iconic resort offers a perfect blend of luxury and comfort, making it an ideal backdrop for both learning and relaxation.

Join the Conversation and Community!

The SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting is more than just a series of lectures; it's a community coming together to share, discuss, and shape the future of women's health. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting in the field, this meeting will offer you a platform to engage with key thought leaders, discover new practices, and contribute your own insights and experiences.

We look forward to seeing you at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville for an enlightening and enriching experience. Save the date and prepare to be a part of an event that promises to advance our field and our practice in significant ways.

Register Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility. Register today to secure your spot at the SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting. Please see the registration cut off dates listed, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Asheville!

Registration Type

Early Bird 

Ends 9/30/24

Standard Rate  

Starts 10/1/24

Onsite Rate 

Starts 1/25/25

SAAOG Member

$650

$695

$750

SAAOG Non-Member

$775

$875

$950

Physician-in-Training

$300

$315

$350

Medical Student

$300

$315

$350

Industry Representative

$950

$995

$1,050

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SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting

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Registration

86th Annual Meeting | January 25-27, 2025
SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting Attendee Registration
(Includes admission badge to General Sessions and Exhibit Hall)
SAAOG Member/Invited Guest
$750.00
SAAOG Non-Member
$995.00
Physician-in-Training
$350.00
Medical Student *
$350.00
Industry Representative
$1195.00
Guest Pass ($150)
(Includes one guest badge for access to Welcome Reception, Presidential Luncheon and all food functions in Exhibit Hall)

Luncheon

January 27, 2025

I will attend the Presidential Luncheon
Luncheon fee $0
I will NOT attend the Presidential Luncheon
The President's Luncheon is included in the registration fee; however, you must pre-register yourself and number of guests attending. A guest badge must be purchased for your guest for them to attend the President's Luncheon.

Social Events

SAAOG 2025 Gala

January 26, 2025

$150x
Sponsor a Resident/Fellow/Physician in Training Gala Ticket

January 26, 2025

$150x
Please consider purchasing an additional Gala Ticket to help a Resident/Fellow/Physician in Training be able to attend this exciting event. Your purchase allows them to take in the full SAAOG experience and participate in all aspects of the meeting, when their funding support does not allow.

Guest email will be used to coordinate guest events during the meeting. By providing a guest email, you consent to receiving email from SAAOG or on behalf of SAAOG about the meeting and related events.

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DISCLAIMER:
By registering for the 2025 SAAOG Annual Meeting, attendee understands and agrees that attendee’s contact information may be shared with other attendees and exhibitors. By allowing an exhibitor to scan the conference badge, attendee understands, agrees and consents to the sharing of attendee's contact information with the company that scanned the conference badge.

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Photographs and/or video may be taken as part of the registered event. By registering for this event, you grant the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for promotional purposes. This may include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in print and online platforms, social media, press releases and other outlets.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A written notice of cancellation must be received no later than December 31, 2024. This includes social events and guest fees. There will be a $100 fee for all cancellations. No registration refunds will be issued after December 31, 2024.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
Attendees who need special reasonable accommodations or who have special needs should contact the meeting organizers at (904) 637-0944.

FACULTY

I. Daniel Benrubi, MD
Speaker

Guy Benrubi, MD
Speaker

Mary Beste, MD
Abstract Presenter - McCain Award Winner

Stephen Bush, MD
Speaker

Stephen Bush II, MD
Speaker

Jarrod Chapman, DO
Lifetime Achievement Lecture

AnnaMarie Connolly, MD
Nuss Lectureship

Simone Fertel, MD
Abstract Presenter

A. Tanner Fincher, MD
Abstract Presenter

Ansley Hilton, MD
President's Address

Clay Lowder, MD
Presidential Symposium

Sarah Monteiro, MS
Abstract Presenter

Aliya Nurani, MD
Abstract Presenter

Sakshi Sehgal, MPH, MA
Abstract Presenter

Ruchira Singh, MD
Endowment Lecture

Julia Stager, MS
Abstract Presenter

Scott Washburn, MD
Abstract Presenter

Sarah Witsberger, MD
Invited Faculty

AGENDA

 
  2025 SAAOG Annual Meeting -
Omni Grove Park Inn - Asheville, NC
January 25 – 27, 2025
 
Saturday, January 25
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration
OPENING SESSION
2:00 – 2:05 PM
President's Welcome
Ansley L. Hilton, MD
2:05 – 2:15 PM
Introduction
2:15 – 2:55 PM
Stephen Bush, II., MD
Stephen Bush, MD
2:55 – 3:35 PM
Wound Care
Guy Benrubi, MD
Daniel Benrubi, MD
3:35 – 3:45 PM
Question & Answer
3:45 – 4:00 PM
McCain Award Winner – Vaginal Estrogen Use in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Recurrence And Mortality Risks
Mary Beste, MD
4:00 – 4:15 PM
Ovotesticular Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD) & Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Case Report
Sakshi Sehgal, MA
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Question & Answer
4:30 - 5:00 PM
State Caucus Meetings
Sunday, January 26
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration
7:55 - 8:05 AM
Welcome Remarks
8:05 - 8:35 AM
Gender affirming care for the OB/Gyn generalist
Sarah Witsberger, MD
8:35 - 8:50 AM
Question & Answer
8:50 – 9:00 AM
Break
DR. ROBERT C. NUSS LECTURESHIP
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Surgical Competency by Design: The Future for OBGYN
AnnaMarie Connolly, MD
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Question & Answer
10:55 - 11:05 AM
Management and Delivery in the Setting of Maternal and Fetal Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita
A. Tanner Fincher, MD
11:05 - 11:15 AM
Toward Preventing Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Scott A. Washburn, MD
11:15 - 11:25 AM
Question & Answer
11:25 - 11:30 AM
Break
SAAOG LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LECTURESHIP IN HONOR OF JOE ROBINSON, MD
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Aesthetics in Gynecology
W. Jarrod Chapman, DO
12:10 - 12:30 AM
Question & Answer
Monday, January 27
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration
SAAOG ENDOWMENT LECTURE
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Updates in Management of Urinary Incontinence and Their Nuances
Ruchira Singh, MD
9:30 – 9:40 AM
Question & Answer
9:40 – 9:55 AM
Abnormal Pap Smears in Pregnancy and Their Potential for Fulminant Cervical Cancer
Aliya Nurani, MD
9:55 – 10:10 AM
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
A. Tanner Fincher, MD
10:10 – 10:25 AM
Question & Answer
10:25 - 11:15 AM
Break with Exhibitors and Poster Session
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM
11:15 – 11:25 AM
Introduction
Ansley Hilton, MD
11:25 AM – 12:35 PM
Winners Travel: A Doctors Guide to Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health
Clay Lowder, MD
12:35 – 12:45 PM
Question & Answer
12:45 - 12:50 PM
Break
12:55 - 1:00 PM
Past Presidents Processional
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
1:00 - 1:30 PM
One Day At The Time
Ansley L. Hilton, MD
2:30 - 2:40 PM
Complications Following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Up to One Year Postpartum
Simone Fertel, MD
2:40 - 2:50 PM
Bilateral Tension Pneumothoraces and Other Rare Complications in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Julia Stager, MS & Sarah Monteiro, MS
2:50 - 3:00 PM
Question & Answer
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
SAAOG Business Meeting
To view last year's Business Meeting minutes, please CLICK HERE

VENUE

The Omni Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Avenue | Asheville, NC 28804

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People at SAAOG Meeting

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 SAAOG Annual Meeting at the stunning Omni Grove Park Inn! Below, you'll find key details to ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay:

The reservation cut-off date for the discounted room rate has passed, and our room block is now full.

Reservation Assistance

For help with making or canceling a reservation, please call 828-252-2711.

Hotel Registration

  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM

Parking

  • Valet Parking: $40 for overnight guests
  • Self-Parking: $30 for overnight and day parking

Dining

The Omni Grove Park Inn offers a variety of exceptional dining options. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information or to book your dining experience, please visit: Omni Grove Park Inn Resort Dining & Restaurants

Resort Guide

Plan your stay and explore everything the resort has to offer with the Omni Grove Park Inn Winter Resort Guide

ACCREDITATION

ACCME Accreditation

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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

College Cognate Credit(s)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss best practices in gynecologic care that changes over time due to evolving research, clinical trials, and advancements in medical science.
  • Describe the latest developments, research, and evidence-based practices in the field of obstetric care, including wound infection, cancer, surgery and complications, aesthetics, pregnancy and complications, maternal-fetal medicine, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity is designed to provide an update in obstetrical, gynecological and fertility challenges faced by the clinical practitioner.

DISCLOSURE POLICY

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 financial relationship(s):

Wade Neiman, MD – Consultant: Cooper Surgical; Independent Contractor: Aspira, Inc, and Myraid Genetics

The following activity planning members reported no financial relationships:

Guy Benrubi, MD
Scott Washburn, MD
Paul Dietz, MD
Jill Purdie, MD
Ansley Hilton, MD

All staff reported no relevant financial relationships.

CONTENT VALIDITY

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.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This activity is not supported by educational grant(s) or other funds from any commercial supporter.

ELIGIBILITY TO EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

CME certificates are provided to registered participants based on the successful completion of the activity, in its entirety, including the activity evaluation.

RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2025

EXPIRATION DATE: February 22, 2025

 

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EVENTS

Welcome Reception | Saturday, January 25
Complimentary for Attendees; Complimentary for Guests with a Guest Badge ($150/Guest)

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People at SAAOG Meeting

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.)


SAAOG 2025 Gala | Sunday, January 26
$150/Person

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People at SAAOG Meeting

Step into the PREMIER night of the weekend where elegance meets excitement –the ultimate evening experience tailored for every attendee! Get ready to slip into your finest attire and be part of a dazzling evening that combines the sophistication of a gourmet dinner with the pulse of a vibrant dance floor.

Dress up, show up, and light up the night!


President’s Luncheon in Honor of SAAOG President, Dr. Ansley Hilton | Monday, January 27
Complimentary for Attendees; Complimentary for Guests with a Guest Badge ($150/Guest)

Experience an exclusive networking opportunity at the President’s Luncheon! This is your chance to engage with the appreciated President of SAAOG, Dr. Ansley Hilton, and mingle with the influential leaders of SAAOG. The luncheon is not just a meal, but a gateway to the latest insights and developments within the organization and its board. It’s a social and informative event you can’t afford to miss. Secure your spot now – registration is essential for attendance!
(Please note if you plan to bring a Guest to the Luncheon, they must have a purchased Guest badge.)


STATE CAUCUS MEETINGS | Saturday, January 25

An integral part of our SAAOG 2025 Annual Meeting is the dedicated caucus meetings, where members have the unique opportunity to connect with peers from their own states. These caucus sessions are specifically designed for attendees to discuss pivotal issues and developments relevant to their local communities. During these meetings, members will also have the chance to welcome and introduce new SAAOG members from their respective states, creating a supportive network for emerging professionals at the meeting.

SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMS

Coming soon

EXHIBITORS APPLICATION PORTAL

2026 Information Coming Soon

EXHIBITORS PROSPECTUS

EXHIBIT HALL

2025 Exhibitors

Booth # 111

Astellas Pharma US, Inc., is an affiliate of Tokyo-based global pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma Inc. We pioneer first-in-class health solutions that have transformed disease management and reshaped patients’ expectation of care. Astellas is focused on turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families, especially those impacted by serious diseases with no or limited treatment options.

www.astellas.com

Booth # 310

Ballad Health was created to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and we plan to honor your trust by providing you and your family the highest quality care possible. We know you want a healthcare provider who truly listens to you and understands what you need.

balladhealth.org

Booth # 211

UNITY Screening is the only commercially available non-invasive prenatal screen that assesses fetal risk for aneuploidies, recessive conditions, and fetal antigens from a maternal blood draw at 10+ weeks into pregnancy. We are able to quantify the tiny DNA changes floating in cell-free DNA using our molecular counting technology.
UNITY does not require a paternal blood sample to assess fetal risk, supporting more equitable care and enabling more pregnancies at risk to be affected with recessive conditions to be identified early in pregnancy as compared to traditional carrier screening.

www.billiontoone.com

Booth # 301

CNY Fertility is the nation's most affordable fertility clinic, at a third of the cost of the national average. The mission of our company is to provide affordable and accessible fertility care.

Booth # 100

At Convatec, we believe in better healthcare not just for some but for all. We want patients with hard-to-heal wounds to have a better quality of life and experience positive outcomes, and we want to make life easier for their care providers. We know that with the right education about Wound Hygiene, and the right treatment choices at each stage of the journey, wounds can be healed and even prevented. That is why we're always developing new technologies that help minimize the risk of complications and reduce the time it takes to heal. It's why we're always working with clinicians and key opinion leaders to roll-out much needed educational programs, and it's why we're always listening to what patients have to say so we can provide services and support that make a real difference in people's lives. That is our commitment to you, that we'll keep doing everything we can to empower healthcare professionals and support patients. We will make people care as much as we do and we will make change happen because we know that by improving the standard of care and supporting better self-care, we will improve the lives of those we touch, for today, for tomorrow, and forever.

www.convatec.com

Booth # 104

We enable healthcare providers to put time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life.

www.coopersurgical.com/about-us/

Booth # 110

Comprehensive image management and reporting solution: Streamlined and intuitive, the Studycast system provides a single workflow from exam to archive. Add on the optional integration interfaces, and the system goes full circle from order to results. View diagnostic-quality images and loops, quickly generate findings, and digitally sign reports from any Internet-connected device. Then, securely share them with colleagues and patients, route them to your EMR, and archive them in the cloud.
• Meets or exceeds PIPEDA and HIPAA requirements
• Enhancements are automatically delivered every few weeks so your solution always remains current
• Remote access and post-exam measurements and calculations can help shorten exam times and reduce exposure for both techs and patients
• View images and loops right in your browser from any computer or tablet
• Annotate, download, and share images securely
• Quickly review and carry forward findings from a previous exam
• Generate findings and conclusions with just a click – or write your own
• Save custom findings and conclusions statements in a list for later use
• Zero-footprint synchronized quad viewer built for speed
• Quickly save frames from any loop and add them to the final report
• View images and loops on any Internet-connected device—even a mobile phone
• Study images, patient demographics, and measurements upload automatically and populate study-specific worksheets and study reports
• With automatic calculations, interactive diagrams, and quick compare to priors, you can build your report with fewer clicks
• Security and convenience with no additional IT burden – no hardware to maintain, no software to update, and no data storage to manage
View ultrasound images, quickly create complete reports, and share images with the patient on their smartphone.
Anywhere. Anytime. Instantly.
What if you could securely send images to the patient’s smartphone during their appointment? With the Studycast system, sharing images has never been faster or easier. Studies upload as soon as you complete the exam and are ready to view, interpret, and share in seconds. With just a few clicks, send the patient a secure link to download their images before they even leave the exam room. No printing. No discs to burn. Just fast, secure image sharing. How easy is that?

www.corestudycast.com

Booth # 303

Mayne Pharma is focused on applying its track record of innovation and success to commercialize branded pharmaceuticals offering patients better and more accessible medicines. The company has an extensive Women's Health portfolio focused on contraceptives and menopause products.

nextstellishcp.com

Booth # 106

The ModMed OBGYN suite is a cloud-based, electronic health records (EHR) system designed to adapt to each doctor's style of practice, remembering preferences and automatically suggesting documentation and billing codes. Available on a tablet or the web, our EHR works seamlessly with our other products and services including Practice Management, revenue cycle management, ModMed Pay, patient collaboration tools and more.

www.modmed.com/obgyn/

Booth # 305

Natera™ offers a full menu of high-quality genetic tests to support the entire spectrum of women’s health needs—from planning a family and prenatal testing to hereditary cancer screening.

www.natera.com/womens-health/

Booth # 108

The nation’s largest and only dedicated OB hospitalist provider. Ob Hospitalist Group was founded on the vision and commitment that every expectant mother presenting to labor and delivery would receive consistent, unconditional, quality medical care from an experienced physician. Today, we are the largest and only dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist employer in the nation. Our singular focus on OB hospitalist programs gives us unparalleled insight to deliver differentiated performance and results.

obhg.com/ob-gyn-referral-program/

Booth # 102

Onsite Women's Health, the leading provider of in-office breast health and imaging services. Offering in-office mammography during annual appointments improves compliance and saves lives by providing patients with same-day screening.

onsitewomenshealth.com

Booth # 309

Diagnostic confidence through every phase of a woman’s life. Providing confident evaluation for women throughout their lives rests on identifying issues early to guide the patient journey, whether during pregnancy, in the course of their regular gynecological care, or when addressing fertility issues. Our ultrasound innovations are designed to assist clinicians in both efficient routine screening and care and in detecting abnormalities to support effective treatment.

www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/ultrasound/obstetrics-and-gynecology-ultrasound

Booth # 112

We are on course to transform the practice of medicine through breakthrough science and make a positive impact on our people and the communities we serve.

www.sanofi.com/en/magazine/your-health/understanding-vaccination-in-pregnancy

Booth # 307

At TeamHealth, our purpose is to perfect the practice of medicine, every day, in everything we do. We are proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S., driven by our commitment to quality and safety and supported by our world-class operating team. Through our more than 16,000 affiliated healthcare professionals and advanced practice clinicians, TeamHealth offers emergency medicine, hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, OB/GYN hospital.

www.teamhealth.com

Booth # 210

Unified Women’s Healthcare is committed to finding you a practice that allows you to thrive, visit with us to learn more about Unified and available physician career opportunities locally and nationally. Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 925+ care centers, 36 fertility clinics, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,600+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience.

www.unifiedhc.com

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

SAAOG 2025 ANNUAL MEETING

Exhibitor Information Sheet

Exhibit Hall Hours


Saturday, January 25


 

Exhibitors Move-In

1:00 - 4:00pm

 

Raffle Drawing

5:50pm

Sunday, January 26


 

Exhibit Hall Open

7:00am

 

Break with Exhibitors

10:00 - 10:55am

Monday, January 27


 

Exhibit Hall Open

8:00am

 

Break with Exhibitors

10:35 - 11:15am

 

Bingo Drawing

11:10am

 

Exhibitors Move-Out

11:15am - 3:00pm

ABSTRACTS

Abstracts will be available in PDF format after the meeting.

PRODUCT THEATERS

Coming soon

GUEST INFORMATION

Coming soon

BUSINESS MEETING

Coming soon