This is a three-part webinar series, organized by the Future of the Profession Committee, which is available only to SGO members. 

Note: Live webinars will be recorded. By registering for this series, you will automatically be registered for each of the live webinars as they are scheduled and/or get automatic access to the webinar recordings.

Webinar 1: Understanding the Job Market in Gynecologic Oncology
Held on June 23, 2025 - Recording now available
Moderators: Warner Huh, MD, Stephanie Blank, MD, and Emily Ko, MD
Speakers: Jason Lachance, MD, Alberto Mendivil, MD, Lauren Prescott, MD, Allison Saiz, MD, Bunja Rungruang, MD

Are you preparing for your first job or considering a career transition within gynecologic oncology? View this dynamic and insightful webinar designed for fellows and early-career providers exploring the diverse landscape of professional opportunities within the subspecialty.

Webinar 2: Contracts and Job Expectations: What to ask for and basic considerations
Held on September 15, 2025 - Recording now available
Moderators: Stephanie Blank, MD, and Emily Ko, MD
Speakers: Warner Huh, MD, Abby Gonik, MD, Emily Prendergast, MD

During this 60-minute webinar, attendees will hear from a panel of speakers about contract negotiations and learn answers to the following questions:

• What do you wish you knew when negotiating your last contract?
• What should early career gyn oncs focus on besides their salary when negotiating a contract? (e.g., research and admin time, OR availability, etc.)
• How can a newly practicing gyn onc better understand culture and politics of the practice/hospital/health system? (e.g., who runs cancer care and women’s health and who are the decision makers).

Webinar 3: Understanding What Your First Job Really Requires and How to Hit the Ground Running
February 26, 2026 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT
Moderators: Stephanie Blank, MD, and Warner Huh, MD
Speakers: Kate Mills, MD, University of Chicago, Jhalak Dholakia, MD, East Carolina University, Melissa Hardesty, MD, MPH, Alaska Women’s Cancer Care, Ebony Hoskins, MD, MedStar Health

Webinar objectives:   

• Learn to improve efficiency within your ambulatory practice through optimized coding/documentation, returning patient phone calls, OR scheduling, concurrent management of inpatient/outpatient/infusion services, and after-hours expectations
• Understand how and why your first years in practice matter to the referring provider community and the overall local community
• Understand how your mentors and faculty approach the concept of efficiency and reduce burnout and work fatigue, and how to collaborate within a new tea
   

This series is not eligible for CE.