September 2025

Dear SOAP Community,

As autumn begins, there is a sense of renewal and focus in the air. As the season turns, SOAP is entering a period of purposeful momentum—committees are re-engaging, new initiatives are taking shape, and opportunities for member involvement are at the forefront. The Call for Committee Interest, embodies this spirit of renewal. Committees are the heartbeat of our society, and this is your chance to help guide SOAP’s work in governance, education, research, and advocacy. By stepping forward, you strengthen our collective impact and ensure SOAP continues to lead with clarity and purpose.

This fall also brings the exciting launch of SOAP PEAK (Professional Excellence Advancement Keys). More than just a lecture series, PEAK represents a new way of delivering focused, practical education designed to meet members exactly where their professional needs lie. With its inaugural session on Quality Improvement this November, PEAK will give members the tools to translate knowledge into measurable improvements in patient care—a hallmark of SOAP’s mission.

As the days grow shorter and the work of the year intensifies, I encourage you to take part in these opportunities. SOAP’s strength comes from the engagement of its members, and this season is a chance to contribute, learn, and grow together.

With gratitude and anticipation for the season ahead,

Ron George, MD, FRCP
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.  
• State Rep program – interactive map on website showing reps and MMRC.

COMMITTEE STATS 

Annual Meeting and Live Events Committee 

• 2025 Annual Meeting Virtual Highlights Event recording available in the SOAP Learning Center for attendees for both Virtual Highlights and Annual Meeting.
• Save the Date! The 2026 SOAP Annual Meeting will be held April 29 - May 3, 2026 at Le Westin Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• AMLE Curricular Subcommittee is working on the 2026 Annual Meeting theme and programming.

Education Committee

• Fellows Webinar was held on August 13^th. Hosted by Dr. Daly, featuring Dr. Jake Gamboa, “Global Perspectives on Obstetric Anesthesia: Challenges and Priorities for Advancing Maternal Health.” The recording is available on Open Anesthesia.

Diversity Committee 

• Chawla LaToya Mason, MD, FASA was awarded the Diversity & Inclusivity Award at the 2025 Annual Meeting
• Jordan A. Francke, MD, MPH & Sebastian M. Seifert, MD were awarded the Diversity & Inclusivity Mentored Grant at the 2025 Annual Meeting

Governance Committee 

• Call for Committee interest launched September 1. Deadline to apply: October 3 
• Terms for committees will begin January 1 and end on December 31.
• Nominations for the 2027 Ostheimer Lecturer are open. Deadline: October 3

Intersociety Committee  

• COE Applications opened on July 15^th. Deadline: October 15^th, 2025
• COE Informational Webinar was held September 3
• Support of EAGLET study

Member Value Committee 

• 2025 SOAP Fundamentals recordings are in the Learning Center for all registrants
• Fall Newsletter Call for Content – Deadline: September 2
• Mark your calendars for the NEW SOAP PEAK: Professional Excellence Advancement Keys! This program will be a focused lecture series, allowing you to attend areas customized to your interests.
• November 13, 2025 – Quality Improvement – Registration opened August 22
• February 5, 2026 – Education
• June 25, 2026 – Career Advancement
• August 27, 2026 – Research
• Join one of the fifteen Special Interest Groups. To see a full list of the Special Interest Groups visit the SOAP website.
• Call for SIG Proposals is open! Deadline: October 5

Research Committee  

• Research Network Symposium to be held in conjunction with the ASA Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 12^, 2025, from 12:30pm – 3:30pm CST in San Antonio, TX.
• Call for proposals closed September 1
• Registration is open
• Research Survey Request fall cycle closed September 1.
• Journal Club Classic was held September 10, 3PM EST, hosted by Dr. Adam Wendling, presented by Dr. Holly Ryan ft Dr. Adam Shennan & Dr. Matthew Wilson “Effect of low-dose mobile versus traditional epidural techniques on mode of delivery: a randomised controlled trial”

Finance Committee 

• Combined net assets for SOAP and the SOAP Endowment were $6.7M as of April 31, 2025

SOAP Headquarters 

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• View the full list of features and frequently asked questions.