2020 Annual Global Meeting: Virtual-Presidential Plenary IV

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The video transcript is a summary of the 2020 Business Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS). The meeting was opened by the current President, Dr. Roberto Angioli. Updates and reports were given on various aspects of the society's activities.<br /><br />Dr. Andreas Obermeier, the Secretary-Treasurer, presented a report on the society's financials. He highlighted that the society was financially stable, with a favorable ratio between program services and support services expenses. The society's assets were valued at $2.2 million.<br /><br />Dr. Pedro Ramirez, the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, reported on the journal's success. He noted that the journal's impact factor had increased to 2.095 and that the number of article views and downloads had also increased.<br /><br />Daisy Scroggins, the Director of Global Outreach and Engagement, presented an update on the society's advocacy programs. She discussed the establishment of a strategic advocacy partnership with the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and highlighted the importance of advocacy in the society's mission.<br /><br />Dr. Kathleen Schmader, the Chair of the Mentorship and Training Committee, reported on the progress of the Global Curriculum and Mentorship Program. She talked about the program's achievements, including the training of fellows, virtual tumor boards, and hands-on surgical training.<br /><br />Ritu Salani, the Chair of the Education Committee, provided an update on the society's educational initiatives. She mentioned the development of an online education portal, the launch of the Surgical Film Festival Series, and the creation of resources in pathology and radiation oncology.<br /><br />The meeting concluded with Dr. Angioli handing over the presidency to Dr. Roberto Calamon and expressing his gratitude to the council members for their dedication to the society. Dr. Calamon emphasized his commitment to keeping the society connected and encouraged members to provide their ideas and feedback.<br /><br />Overall, the meeting highlighted the society's financial stability, the success of the journal, the importance of advocacy, the progress of the mentorship and training program, and the development of educational resources.

Keywords

2020 Business Meeting

International Gynecologic Cancer Society

Dr. Roberto Angioli

financials

journal's success

advocacy programs

Global Curriculum and Mentorship Program

educational initiatives

presidency handover