Mission
To enhance the lives of those affected by or at risk of gynecological cancer through: Improving care standards, Inspiring cutting-edge research, Compelling innovative prevention strategies and Advancing treatment solutions.
We are dedicated to advancing awareness, sharing knowledge with healthcare professionals, patients, and the public, and collaborating with organizations that share our commitment to gynecological health and oncology — while fostering a socially connected community.
Core Values/Strategic Directions
Equity
Ensuring fair and accessible care regardless of background or circumstances.
Advocacy
Championing the rights and needs of people with gynecological cancers and their families.
Community
Fostering a supportive, informed, and connected network for physicians and healthcare providers.
Research
Promoting innovation and advancements in gynecological cancer research.
Education
Committing to the continuous dissemination of knowledge to clinicians, patients, and the public, empowering informed decisions and actions.
Meet the Team
The team who works at GOC continue to foster the vision and mission that the society was founded on. The growth of the society is as strong as the team that uphold the values of the people they serve.
Executive Director
Cidalia Sluce
Get in touch with Cidalia regarding the following:
- Business Development and Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- External Relations
ENGAGEMENT AND EVENT COORDINATOR
Sharon Dennis
Get in touch with Sharon regarding the following:
- Events
- Membership
- Social Media
Administrator and Project Coordinator
Kalki Nagaratnam
Get in touch with Kalki regarding the following:
- Internal and External Communications
- Events
- Committees
- Administrative Services
BOOKKEEPER
Carole Ann Mayers
Get in touch with Carole regarding the following:
- Accounting
- Agreements
- Financial Services
Meet the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of national leading experts in the field of Gynecologic Oncology with expertise in a wide range of areas.
President
Dr. Shannon Salvador
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Bio
Dr. Salvador is the President at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC). She Trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Vancouver.
Dr Salvador is currently working at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal where she is including robotic surgical techniques in the treatment of gynaecological cancers.
Her current research focuses on the molecular analysis of endometrial cancers.
President-Elect
Dr. Jacob McGee
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Dr. Jacob McGee is a Gynecologic Oncologist at London Health Science Centre in London.
He completed his fellowship training at the University of Toronto after residency training in obstetrics & gynecology at the University of Ottawa.
He has a master’s in public health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
He is currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Western Ontario.