November 2024

Dear SOAP Members, 

As we approach the end of the year, SOAP reflects on its successes and celebrates how our member volunteers dedicate their time and efforts to our mission.  It is time to recognize many of their contributions.

We are proud of the Centers of Excellence program with another amazing application cycle in full swing as our committee members are reviewing 33 applications for designation.   All recertifications and new designations will be announced at the 2025 SOAP annual meeting in Portland, Oregon.  

The Education Committee has been busy designing a new website focusing on our patients which offers Patient Education Materials for providers and patients alike.   Look for it’s launch this December! 

December is a time to continue our tradition of recognizing our best teachers with nominations opening for the “Teacher of the Year less than 10 years and greater than 10 years”.    New this year, the “Mentor of the Year” award is designed to honor the people who encourage and enable others to pursue their passions.   Don’t forget to nominate your favorite teachers and mentors – the nominations period starts in 2025!    

Finally, make sure to nominate deserving members for the annual Diversity and Inclusivity Award which highlights efforts to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes and increase diversity and inclusivity of the anesthesiology workforce. 

Heather Nixon, MD 
President, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology 

BOARD STATS 
  • To date, there are 51 SOAP State Representatives, and we continue to work towards securing a representative from each state.  SOAP State Representatives will provide a key contact in each state to help us reach a broader audience, as SOAP strives to meet its mission to provide safe and equitable care for women and newborns everywhere. If you know someone who is interested in becoming a SOAP State Representative, please contact SOAP HQ.  
COMMITTEE STATS 

Annual Meeting and Live Events Committee 

  • Registrants for the 2024 Annual Meeting and 2024 Annual Meeting Virtual Highlights have until Dec. 31, 2024 to claim their CME.
    • Registrants for the 2024 Annual Meeting in Denver and Virtual Highlights can access the recordings in the SOAP Learning Center 
  • Future Meetings: 
    • The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held April 30 – May 4, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.
    • 2025 Annual Meeting Virtual Highlights will be held June 9 & 10, 2025.
    • 2025 Annual Meeting theme: Leveraging Technology for Better Outcomes: Improving Lives of Patients & Clinicians. 
    • Call for presentations has closed. The AMLE Curricular Subcommittee has notified all applicants. 

Education Committee

  • Fellows Webinar was held November 6, 3:00pm Eastern. Hosted by Dr. Jaime Daly and Dr. Emily Nauom, ft. Dr. Mark Zakowski: Pain During Cesarean Delivery

Diversity Committee 

Governance Committee 

  • Fred Hehre Lecturer for the 2025 Annual Meeting is Medge Owen.
  • 2026 Ostheimer Lecturer is David Monks

Intersociety Committee  

  • The SOAP Speaks! database has launched! 17 access forms have been completed and 25 speakers have applied to date. View the database to access vetted SOAP members who are enthusiastic to share their expertise and passion on a variety of topics.
  • COE Applications for the 2024 cohort closed October 15. The COE Subcommittee is reviewing applications.
    • Informational webinar is posted on the COE Website

Member Value Committee 

  • Fall Forum was held November 13 & 14 with 31 registrants. 
    • Registrants can view the recordings in the SOAP Learning Center
    • Join one of the fifteen Special Interest Groups. To see a full list of the Special Interest Groups visit the SOAP website. 
    • Membership Campaign for renewal and recruitment has launched.

Research Committee  

  • SOAP Abstract Reviewer Interest Form is now open. Deadline: Dec. 3
  • Journal Club Classic will be held Dec. 11 @3pm Eastern. Hosted by Dr. Naida Cole & Dr. Leziga Obiyo ft. Dr. John Sullivan: Effect of Intrathecal Bupivacaine Dose on the Success of External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation: A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Clinical Trial.
Finance Committee 
  • Combined net assets for SOAP and the SOAP Endowment were $6M as of September 30, 2024. 

SOAP Headquarters 

  • Log into the SOAP Community! We’re happy to invite you to join the NEW official SOAP online community platform at TradeWing! The new platform has many of the features members requested.  
    • Add [email protected] to your safe sender's list so you can receive announcements from SOAP Community. 
    • View the full list of features and frequently asked questions.