Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
Encyclopedia
The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO), headquartered in Chicago
, Illinois
, is a national society of physician
s trained in treating female reproductive
cancer
s, especially gynecologic oncologists
. With over 1,000 members, it is "the leading organization of gynecologic oncologists in the United States."
The current president is David Mutch, MD
, who is also Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine
in St. Louis, Missouri
.
dedicated to the study and treatment of gynecologic cancer originated in February 1968 during a discussion between Drs. Hervy E. Averette and John J. Mikuta at a meeting of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics in New Orleans
. Over time, a growing number of physicians signed on to the idea, and the society was formally founded at a meeting held in Key Biscayne, Florida
in January 1969 under the chairmanship of George C. Lewis, Jr., MD.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, is a national society of physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
s trained in treating female reproductive
Female reproductive system (human)
The female reproductive system contains two main parts: the uterus, which hosts the developing fetus, produces vaginal and uterine secretions, and passes the anatomically male person's sperm through to the fallopian tubes; and the ovaries, which produce the anatomically female person's egg cells...
cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
s, especially gynecologic oncologists
Gynecologic oncology
Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer...
. With over 1,000 members, it is "the leading organization of gynecologic oncologists in the United States."
The current president is David Mutch, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, who is also Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine , located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the graduate schools of Washington University in St. Louis. One of the top medical schools in the United States, it is currently ranked 4th for research according to U.S. News and World Report and has been listed...
in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
.
Mission statement
The purpose of SGO is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancers by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge to raise the standards of practice in the prevention and treatment of gynecologic malignancies, in cooperation with other organizations interested in women's health care, oncology and related fields.
History
The idea for a national medical associationMedical association
A health association is a professional organization for health professionals. They are often based on specialty and are usually national, often with subnational or regional affiliates. Health associations usually offer conferences and continuing education...
dedicated to the study and treatment of gynecologic cancer originated in February 1968 during a discussion between Drs. Hervy E. Averette and John J. Mikuta at a meeting of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. Over time, a growing number of physicians signed on to the idea, and the society was formally founded at a meeting held in Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States on the island of Key Biscayne. The population was 10,507 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,324....
in January 1969 under the chairmanship of George C. Lewis, Jr., MD.
Past presidents
- 1969 - George C. Lewis, Jr., MD
- 1970 - John L. Lewis, Jr., MD
- 1971 - W. Norman Thornton, MD (deceased)
- 1972 - Hervy E. Averette, MD (deceased)
- 1973 - John J. Mikuta
- 1974 - Saul B. Gusberg, MD (deceased)
- 1975 - Felix N. Ruteledge, MD (deceased)
- 1976 - George W. Morley, MD (deceased)
- 1977 - Richard E. Symmonds, MD
- 1978 - Richard C. Boronow, MD
- 1979 - Hugh R.K. Barber, MD
- 1980 - Leo D. Lagasse, MD, MD
- 1981 - James H, Nelson, Jr., MD
- 1982 - Philip J. DiSaia, MD
- 1983 - Paul B. Underwood, Jr., MD
- 1984 - Julian P. Smith, MD
- 1985 - Hugh M. Shingleton, MD
- 1986 - Robert C. Park, MD
- 1987 - Carmel J. Cohen, MD
- 1988 - William T. Creasman, MD
- 1989 - Clarence E. Ehrlich, MD (deceased)
- 1990 - C. Paul Morrow, MD
- 1991 - Wesley C. Fowler, Jr., MD
- 1992 - J. Taylor Wharton, MD
- 1993 - John R. van Nagell, Jr., MD
- 1994 - Rodrigue Mortel, MD
- 1995 - Stephen L. Curry, MD
- 1996 - David M. Gershenson, MD
- 1997 - Peter E. Schwartz, MD
- 1998 - Karl C. Podratz, MD, PhD
- 1999 - William J. Hoskins, MD
- 2000 - Carolyn D. Runowicz, MD
- 2001 - Michael L. Berman, MD
- 2002 - J. Max Austin, Jr., MD
- 2003 - Kenneth D. Hatch, MD
- 2004 - James W. Orr, Jr., MD
- 2005 - Beth Y. Karlan, MD
- 2006 - Larry J. Copeland, MD
- 2007 - Andrew Berchuck, MD
- 2008 - Thomas Burke, MD
- 2009 - David Mutch, MD