AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting 2019-Welcome Comments/Presidential Address

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The video is a summary of the second joint AUGS-IUGA scientific meeting held in Nashville. The meeting brought together physicians, scientists, trainees, and physical therapists from 65 countries. The theme of the meeting was advancing physician and patient well-being and wellness. The program included workshops, specialized education, scientific presentations, and poster sessions. The importance of preventing burnout among physicians was highlighted, and research has shown that interventions to enhance control in the work environment and improve job satisfaction can reduce burnout. The meeting also recognized Dr. Peter Dwyer and Dr. Mark Walters with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to the field of urogynecology. The video discussed the challenges of innovation in urogynecology, including the need for better training of surgeons, ethical considerations, and the involvement of patients in the innovation process. Professional organizations like AUGS and IUGA play a key role in promoting patient-centered innovation through education, research, industry partnerships, and transparency. The video emphasized the importance of patient safety, ongoing evaluation of new technologies, and the engagement of patients in decision-making. Overall, the video summarized the key highlights and themes discussed at the joint AUGS-IUGA scientific meeting.

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Geoffrey W. Cundiff, MD, FACOG, FACS, FRCSC, Ranee Thakar, MD, FRCOG

Keywords

joint AUGS-IUGA scientific meeting

physicians

burnout prevention

urogynecology

innovation challenges

patient-centered innovation

patient safety

new technologies evaluation