Medical Students

Interested in a career in obstetrics and gynaecology? Ob/gyn is a unique specialty combining medical and surgical skills.

Medical Student Journal Club

This student-led journal club is an opportunity for medical students across the country to meet every month to review impactful papers and research in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Through attending these journal clubs, students will learn about literature in the field and collaborate with like-minded students. They will also develop critical appraisal skills and a wider knowledge of various methodologies and research supporting clinical decision making.

These sessions will be hosted once a month through Zoom. The format of the program will consist of a 45-minute session including a presentation of the selected article followed by a discussion of related topics. Where applicable, a physician in the field will be invited to participate in the discussion.

The article to be presented and discussed will be sent via email one week prior to the journal club for that month. The upcoming journal club dates are:

November 19, 2020, 7:00-8:00PM
December 17, 2020, 7:00-8:00PM
January 21, 2021, 7:00-8:00PM
February 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00PM

To be added to the journal club mailing list, please complete the following survey: https://www.research.net/r/M39J7G6

If you are interested in presenting at a journal club, please email mjain030@uottawa.ca.

Please note that the journal club is offered in English only.

Medical Student Program

Save the dates for the 2021 Medical Student Program! June 19-20 (if virtual) or June 21-22 (if in-person)

The SOGC extends a special invitation to all medical students who have an interest in ob/gyn, as well as to midwifery students, to attend the Medical Student Program at each Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference.

About the program

The program is designed to benefit students by exposing them to hands-on workshops and seminars that enhance their awareness and understanding of the profession of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Due to COVID-19, the SOGC made the difficult decision to cancel the 76^th Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference. Therefore, in lieu of the in-person medical student program, the Promotion of the Specialty Committee hosted the first virtual medical student program. The program included:

Creative videos about residency programs across the country
Day in the life presentations from individuals at various stages of their career
A panel discussion

The sessions were recorded and we invite you to view them here to learn more about the specialty!

Medical student program recordings: Day 1

Residency Program Videos

Medical student program recordings: Day 2

Speak with the Residents Week

Each year, the SOGC Resident Committee hosts a week-long series of teleconferences that are open to all Canadian medical students. The calls are organized by region, with resident representatives from each ob/gyn program in Canada attending the calls. Residents will provide information about their respective programs, and be available to answer questions from callers.

View this year's series here

Promotional Resources for Universities

Residency Programs – FAQ Sheets

Updated each year by the SOGC Junior Member Committee, the FAQ sheets answer your questions concerning every residency program in the country.

Dalhousie University (Halifax)
Laval University (Quebec)
McGill University (Montreal)
McMaster University (Hamilton)
Memorial University (St. John's)
Queen's University (Kingston)
Sherbrooke University (Sherbrooke)
University of Alberta (Edmonton)
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
University of Calgary (Calgary)
University of Manitoba (Winnipeg)
University of Montreal (Montreal)
University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)
University of Toronto (Toronto)
University of Western Ontario (London)

Resident Champion List

These residents are willing to be contacted by medical students interested in a career in ob/gyn to assist in answering specific questions about their program, site, CaRMS and/or elective opportunities. This is an opportunity for students to have assistance throughout the very difficult process of obtaining appropriate opportunities, applications, and ensuring the right fit as a future resident within each ob/gyn program.

Resident Champion List