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 South Carolina
Obstetrical and Gynecological Society

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Thank you for visiting the South Carolina Ob/Gyn Society web site. This web site has been developed to keep you informed of Society events. You may also use this web site as a means to access your officers as well as current on-line information through AMA, ACOG, CMS, SC Government, and SCMA. Annual meeting information will also be available. Please let us know if there are additional web site services that would be of benefit to you or your practice.
 

Save the Date
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Koger Center at USC
1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC  29201
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Seminar Description:
The U. S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina and other state,
local and federal entities will  host a seminar on November 16, 2011, to educate
both the medical community and the law enforcement community about the
perils of prescription drug abuse in South Carolina.  The goal of the Summit is
to address the exponential growth of prescription drug abuse and addiction and
to begin working out solutions.  The Summit will address all aspects of prescription
drug abuse, from the standpoint of public policy, health and medicine, pharmacologic
impact, and the law, and will bring together key stakeholders for a frank exploration
of the problems and solutions to these problems.  The Summit is designed to reflect
the new ONDCP action plan for addressing prescription drug diversion and abuse,
which includes a four-pronged approach.

1.  Education of prescribers, parents, and patients on the problems both the
     medical community and law enforcement are facing

2.  Address prescription drug monitoring with insurance companies, prescribers,
     and government regulators and enforcers, and what these entities can do to
     undermine abuses

3.  Education as to proper disposal, and what is available

4.  Train law enforcement on pill mills, doctor shopping, rogue practices -
     investigation

Who Should Attend:  Doctors, health care administrators, nurses, physician's
assistants, therapists, insurers, veterinarians, clinicians, pharmaceutical representatives
and wholesalers, other members of the medical community, investigators for medical,
dental, nursing, pharmacy and veterinarian boards, law enforcement officers, investigators
and regulators, social workers, counselors and others who wish to further their knowledge
about prescription drug abuse.

Registration Fee:  $50.00 per person

More Details and Registration Information Coming in Mid-September
Questions About the Summit May Be Directed to USASC-LECC@USDOJ.GOV

Founded in 1946, the South Carolina Obstetrical and Gynecological Society continues to promote interaction among physicians in Obstetrics and Gynecology throughout South Carolina.

Goals and Objectives
The goal of the South Carolina Obstetrical and Gynecological Society is the improvement of health care delivery, education and research in obstetrics and gynecology through patient care. The objectives of the Society are to:

Organization
The Society is governed by an Executive Committee under the guidance of the society's Constitution and By-laws. The Executive Committee includes the President, President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and two Past-Presidents. The Executive Committee is charged with the general direction and promotion of the Society’s affairs. Society members are encouraged to communicate with the Executive Committee. It is through this interaction that the needs and interests of the Society’s membership are fulfilled.

Meetings
The annual meeting of the Society is held in the fall of each year at a site that enhances the continued growth of the group’s cohesiveness. The major theme of the meeting is continuing education for the obstetrician/gynecologist. Various topics are presented by means of lectures by invited guest speakers, society members, and residents from the educational training programs throughout the state. Members are encouraged to suggest ideas for educational programs. The annual business meeting, including the election of officers is also held at the fall meeting.

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Please contact Beth Owens, FACMPE, 
for questions or comments concerning the
South Carolina Obstetrical and Gynecological Society:

Beth Owens, FACMPE
Executive Director
1301 Taylor Street
Suite 7-B
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: 803-254-9461 x 116
Fax: 803-254-9318
E-Mail: bowens22001@yahoo.com