Attendee Experience
We’re here to help you make the most of your time at the meeting. This page is your hub for preparation, featuring key information on great sessions and opportunities to maximize your experience at ACSM.
Connect with Peers
Check out the lineup of exciting events and activities to find networking opportunities where you can make valuable professional connections during the meeting and explore sessions specifically for medical students and Junior Fellows.
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Get the ACSM Meeting App Today
The 2026 ACSM is coming up fast! To ensure that your meeting experience is flawless, we highly recommend downloading the ACOG Events app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Once you download the app, open the ACOG ACSM 2026 event and log in with the username and password you used to register for the meeting. If you already have the ACOG Events app installed, just select this year’s ACSM.
Get the ACSM Meeting App Today
The 2026 ACSM is coming up fast! To ensure that your meeting experience is flawless, we highly recommend downloading the ACOG Events app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Once you download the app, open the ACOG ACSM 2026 event and log in with the username and password you used to register for the meeting. If you already have the ACOG Events app installed, just select this year’s ACSM.
Get the ACSM Meeting App Today
The 2026 ACSM is coming up fast! To ensure that your meeting experience is flawless, we highly recommend downloading the ACOG Events app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Once you download the app, open the ACOG ACSM 2026 event and log in with the username and password you used to register for the meeting. If you already have the ACOG Events app installed, just select this year’s ACSM.
Medical Student Sessions
This year’s medical student program features hands‑on simulation workshops and discussion dens that allow you to see, learn, and try out many of the procedures routinely performed by ob‑gyns. You’ll gain expert insights, practical strategies, and valuable networking opportunities to support your path toward a career in obstetrics and gynecology.
Space for this exclusive programming is limited and advanced sign up is recommended! A sign‑up form will be emailed to registrants closer to the meeting date, including options to select one hands‑on simulation session and one topic per discussion den session.
Friday, May 1
Discussion Dens
First Session: 1 – 1:50 p.m.
Second Session: 2 – 2:50 p.m.
Discussion Den Descriptions
Applying to Ob-Gyn Residency: Signaling and ResidencyCAS
Obstetrics and gynecology is becoming an increasingly competitive field. To prepare future residents, this session delves into the new ResidencyCAS application system, discusses signaling, and reviews standardized guidelines for a holistic review of applicants.
Choosing a Residency
Explore perspectives on researching programs, identifying your values, and selecting where to apply. This session will help you align your residency choice with your career aspirations.
Applying as an International Medical Graduate
Tailored for international medical students, this session provides essential insights and strategies for navigating the U.S. ob-gyn residency application process. Faculty members will share tips to guide you through the complexities of applying as an international medical graduate.
Only offered during Session 1
CVs and Personal Statements
This session focuses on optimizing your CV and personal statement. Gain expert guidance on presenting your qualifications effectively and receive practical advice on strengthening your application to stand out in the competitive ob-gyn residency match process.
Only offered during Session 2
Saturday, May 2
Hands-On Simulation Workshops
First Session: 1:30 – 2:45 P.m.
Second Session: 3 – 4:15 p.m.
Simulation Workshops Descriptions
Station 1
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery and Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Delivery Workshop
- Develop skills for managing spontaneous vaginal deliveries, focusing on safe and effective techniques, using simulation models
- Train in vacuum-assisted delivery techniques to support challenging births while ensuring maternal and fetal safety
Station 2
Contraception and Pelvic Exam Workshop
- Explore contraceptive options and see hands-on demonstrations of various devices such as intrauterine devices and subdermal implants.
- Build proficiency in performing both speculum exams and pelvic exams used to obtain Pap tests and evaluate for cervical and pelvic abnormalities.
Station 3
Suturing and Knot-Tying Workshop
- Learn and refine knot-tying techniques essential for suturing and securing surgical procedures with confidence
- Practice basic and advanced suturing methods to enhance your surgical skill set for obstetrics and gynecology and other procedures
Station 4
Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy Workshop
- Gain hands-on experience with hysteroscopic techniques and learn how to diagnose and treat intrauterine conditions using several different types of hysteroscopic simulators
- Using a laparoscopic box trainer model, learn basic laparoscopic skills, including camera navigation and instrument handling
Station 5
Ultrasound and Imaging in Obstetrics and Gynecology Workshop
- Learn the essentials of ultrasound and imaging techniques to assess and diagnose various obstetric and gynecological conditions effectively
Junior Fellow Day
Join us for an engaging and inspiring Junior Fellow Day! The day will begin with the annual Junior Fellow Breakfast and Business Meeting, co-sponsored by the AMA and Health eCareers. You’ll hear the latest updates from AMA, gain valuable insights into ACOG membership, explore key resources from ACOG Career Connection and the Junior Fellow College Advisory Council Chair, and learn more about the unique benefits available to you as a Junior Fellow. Your professional and personal development is the emphasis of Junior Fellow Day!
We’ll then transition into the Dr. Scott and the Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Junior Fellow Course. We are excited to welcome ABOG back for the course this year. The sessions begin with their highly attended oral boards case list construction series, followed by a Q and A session with ABOG leadership to address your exam-related questions. Then, we’ll get into hands-on training with ABOG’s newest simulation models, offering a look into the future of innovation and education.
Junior Fellow Day Schedule
Saturday, May 2
| Time | Session | Speakers |
| 7–8 a.m. | Junior Fellow Breakfast and Business Meeting | |
| 7–7:10 a.m. | Introductions and Junior Fellow College Advisory Council (JFCAC) Updates | Sivani Aluru, MD, JFCAC Chair |
| 7:10–7:25 a.m. | AMA Updates | Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, Speaker, AMA House of Delegates |
| 7:25–7:35 a.m. | Component Relations, Membership, and Engagement | Rachel Pittman, Vice President of Membership and Components, ACOG |
| 7:35–7:45 a.m. | Junior Fellow Member Benefits | Steven Fleischman, MD, MBA, FACOG, Associate Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale New Haven Hospital |
| 7:45–8 a.m. | ACOG Career Connection: Supporting Your OB-GYN Career Path | Ligia (“Li”) Felsen, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Health eCareers |
| 8:05–10:30 a.m. | The Dr. Scott and the Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Junior Fellow Course | |
| 8:05–8:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions | Sivani Aluru, MD, JFCAC Chair |
| 8:10–9 a.m. | The Do’s and Don’ts for Your Case List…Be Prepared to Shine! | Eduardo Lara-Torre, MD, FACOG, Vice Chair for Operations Quality and Strategy and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine |
| 9–10:30 a.m. | ABOG Insights and Technical Skills Testing | Amy Young, MD, FACOG, Executive Director, ABOG, and Kenneth Kim, MD, MHPE, FACOG, FACS, Associate Executive Director and Chief of Medical Practice and Certification Innovation, ABOG |
Junior Fellow Day Schedule
Saturday, May 2
7–8 a.m.
Junior Fellow Breakfast and Business Meeting
- Introductions and Junior Fellow College Advisory Council (JFCAC) Updates: Sivani Aluru, MD, JFCAC Chair
- AMA Updates: Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, Speaker, AMA House of Delegates
- Component Relations, Membership, and Engagement: Rachel Pittman, Vice President of Membership and Components, ACOG
- Junior Fellow Member Benefits: Steven Fleischman, MD, MBA, FACOG, Associate Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale New Haven Hospital
- ACOG Career Connection: Supporting Your OB-GYN Career Path: Ligia “Li” Felsen, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Health eCareers
8:05 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
The Dr. Scott and the Honorable Dr. Nan Hayworth Junior Fellow Course
- Welcomes and Introductions: Sivani Aluru, MD, JFCAC Chair
- The Do’s and Don’ts for Your Case List…Be Prepared to Shine!: Eduardo Lara-Torre, MD, FACOG, Vice Chair for Operations Quality and Strategy Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
- ABOG Insights and Technical Skills Testing: Amy Young, MD, FACOG, Executive Director, ABOG, and Kenneth Kim, MD, MHPE, FACOG, FACS, Associate Executive Director and Chief of Medical Practice and Certification Innovation, ABOG
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