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Its membership renewal season and the perfect time to join IGCS if you are not currently a member. All dues payments are applied to the 2026 membership term. IGCS provides year-round education, mentorship and training opportunities, and most recently, advocacy and outreach programming in support of our mission.

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PRIME Researchship

The PRIME Fellowship is a 2-year, virtual postdoctoral research program led by Drs. Alexander Melamed and J. Alejandro Rauh-Hain. Designed to build global research capacity in gynecologic oncology, this fellowship offers advanced mentorship in innovative statistical methods, hands-on work with real-world oncology datasets, and the opportunity to produce high-impact research alongside leading investigators. Now accepting applications, deadline is January 30, 2026.

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IGCS welcomes Kenyan Society to Strategic Alliance Partner Program

We are delighted to announce that the recently formed Gynecologic Oncology Society of Kenya (GOSK) has officially become a part of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Strategic Alliance Partner Program. Founded on 14th June 2023, GOSK was established to unite healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates with a shared vision of improving the quality of care for women affected by gynecologic cancers in Kenya.

Global Fellowship Program Impact Report

We are proud to share the Annual Impact Report for the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. See just how impactful our flagship program has been in training gynecologic oncology specialists in regions of the world that urgently need skilled professionals.

Board Nominations

Apply to be on the IGCS Board of Directors! Accepting applications February 12 – March 17, 2025.

World Cancer Day 2025 - United by Unique

On this World Cancer Day, I am honored to join the global community in reflecting on their novel 3-year campaign theme, “United by Unique.” The concept of unity amidst variety resonates deeply with IGCS, as a notion central to our work and our diverse global community.

World of Hope Inspiring Progress

As we embark on a new year of hope and determination, we’re pleased to share the incredible strides made by the IGCS World of Hope campaign. We launched our campaign last year with clear goals in mind: to expand mentorship and training programs, extend our educational reach in LMICs and pursue the elimination of cervical cancer. Together, we’ve raised over $90,000 to drive meaningful action!

Importance of Mentorship

Mentors play a crucial role in the professional development and success of physicians and researchers in gynecologic cancer care, as in any other field of medicine. Read Dr. Joe Ng’s blog about the Importance of Mentorship.

Cervical Cancer Awareness

Throughout January, IGCS joins those who observe the first month of the year as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM). This observance is an opportunity to start the year with renewed purpose and share several impactful updates as part of IGCS’ ongoing commitment to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide.