Fellows' Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®)
Join the FPRN®
FPRN® is open to fellows from accredited and non accredited programs across the United States and Canada who have an interest in collaborative research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Associate Member of SGS
- Fellow member of a supporting organization, including AUGS or AAGL
- Commitment to active participation in FPRN® research activities
Member Participation
Members have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of research, including study development, implementation, conduct, and publication.
Intro to the FPRN – Dr. Jasmine Tibon and Dr. Whitney Ross
What is the FPRN®?
In 2007, the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) sponsored the creation of the first fellows’ multi-center research network, the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network (FPRN)®, to advance research training and provide fellows with experience in conducting multi-center studies. The FPRN® represents a key initiative that supports SGS’s mission to promote education and research in gynecologic surgery.
The purpose of the FPRN® is to create an environment where fellows can engage in collaborative research and conduct multi-center studies as principal investigators. Through participation, fellows strengthen their knowledge and skills in study design, multi-center study implementation, data management, and statistical analysis. The FPRN® and its research projects operate under the mentorship and supervision of an Advisory Board that includes representatives from each supporting organization.
How Does FPRN® Work?
There are currently two subgroups within the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network (FPRN)®: the AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup and the FMIGS–SGS Subgroup. Prior to each FPRN® meeting, members are invited to submit project proposals. Proposals are reviewed by the Steering Committee and Advisory Board. A maximum of 10 proposals may be accepted for presentation and consideration at the meeting. New projects are voted upon by FPRN® members following presentation. Projects are selected for funding bason upon presentation feedback, voting results, alignment with the FPRN® mission, and study feasibility.
AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup
The AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup, established in 2014 as a collaboration between AUGS and SGS, focuses on advancing research in urogynecology and pelvic floor function. The purpose of the AUGS–SGS Group within the FPRN® is to provide fellows with a collaborative, multi-center research environment dedicated to pelvic floor disorders.
FMIGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup
Established in 2015 through a partnership with AAGL, the FMIGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup integrates FMIGS fellows into the SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®), providing opportunities to participate in multi-center research that advances minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pelvic health. The subgroup promotes a collaborative, evidence-driven environment that supports both clinical and educational excellence.
FPRN® Governance
Each FPRN® subgroup is led by an elected Steering Committee consisting of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Website Administrator. All committee roles are held by fellows who are active members of the FPRN®. In addition, an Advisory Board of senior members provides mentorship and strategic guidance to each subgroup.
Subgroups meet twice annually at each supporting organization’s annual meeting: the SGS Annual Scientific Meeting in the spring and either the AUGS PFD Week or AAGL Congress in the fall.
The document links below outline the policies and procedures that govern the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network®.
