The Leadership, Engagement, and Action in Development (LEAD) Program is a six-month mentored pathway opportunity created by the SGO to engage residents and medical students from a variety of backgrounds to increase the gynecologic oncology pipeline and improve healthcare access. In its third year, the LEAD program offers trainees resources and a network to support their development as future gynecologic oncologists.
The program includes six virtual sessions and an in-person Summit which will be held during the SGO Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer on April 9, 2026 in San Juan, PR. Registration for the Annual Meeting is also provided to those accepted into the program.
Applications for the 2025-2026 program have closed. Please check back in June 2026 for information on the next cohort.
| Key 2025–2026 Dates | |||
| Virtual Session 1 | October 14, 2025 | Orientation | 6:00 PM CST |
| Virtual Session 2 | November 13, 2025 | How to Find Mentors and Sponsors | 6:00 PM CST |
| Virtual Session 3 | December 11, 2025 | Conducting a Small Doable Research Project | 6:00 PM CST |
| Virtual Session 4 | January 8, 2026 | A Day in the Life of a Gynecologic Oncologist | 6:00 PM CST |
| Virtual Session 5 | February 12, 2026 | Components of a Successful Fellowship Match | 6:00 PM CST |
| Virtual Session 6 | March 12, 2026 | How to Write a Personal Statement | 6:00 PM CST |
| In-Person Summit | April 9, 2026 | Summit | Full Day |
