{"id":257,"date":"2026-11-02T13:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/november-2026\/?p=257"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:59:53","slug":"ages-surgical-coaching-program-education-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/november-2026\/ages-surgical-coaching-program-education-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"AGES Surgical Coaching Program &amp; Education Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tAGES Surgical Coaching Program &amp; Education Grants\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<p>The AGES surgical coaching program reflects a shared goal: maximising surgical<br \/>outcomes for both the patient and surgeon, with surgical coaching now a normal and<br \/>valued part of a surgical career.<\/p>\n<p>Now is a great time to experience the benefits of surgical coaching, as the <strong>AGES<\/strong><br \/><strong>Hologic Surgical Coaching Education Grant<\/strong> applications are open! Grant<br \/>recipients will receive a 50% subsidy on the cost of six coaching sessions, reducing<br \/>the total cost to $1200 AUD\/NZD for members.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>When did it start?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>AGES partnered with the Academy for Surgical Coaching, a US-based nonprofit, to<br \/>launch the AGES Surgical Coaching Program in March 2026, bringing structured,<br \/>evidence-based coaching to gynaecological surgeons across Australia and New<br \/>Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural cohort of AGES Surgical Coaches completed certification through the<br \/>Academy&#8217;s Surgical Coach Training Program, a curriculum grounded in more than a<br \/>decade of peer-reviewed research into surgical performance. These coaches now<br \/>support AGES colleagues through confidential, one-on-one coaching relationships<br \/>that can focus on technical skill, clinical decision-making, and\/or professional<br \/>wellbeing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>How is coaching different to mentoring or teaching?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The coaching model draws on peer coaching rather than traditional mentorship:<br \/>coach and coachee can be of similar seniority, and the relationship is built around<br \/>the surgeon&#8217;s own goals rather than top-down correction. Sessions follow a<br \/>structured cycle &#8211; goal setting, observation (including optional video review), debrief,<br \/>and action planning &#8211; techniques research shows are far more consistently applied<br \/>by surgeons who&#8217;ve completed formal coach training.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>What is the benefit of surgical coaching?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The surgical coaching published evidence links surgical coaching to improved<br \/>technical performance, communication, procedural confidence, and surgeon<br \/>wellbeing, though reviewers note that larger trials are still needed to confirm effects<br \/>on measurable patient outcomes and patient safety. The Academy presents<br \/>coaching as evidence-informed rather than a proven cure-all &#8211; a distinction the AGES<br \/>program shares.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>Can I choose my coach?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The coach and surgical coachee are paired through a formalised process, facilitated<br \/>by the ASC. This process carefully considers your preferences, and availability of<br \/>both the coach and coachee. A 30-minute introduction session is recommended to<br \/>experience surgical coaching before committing to the full program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>How can I access surgical coaching?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>AGES members at any career stage can request a coach, or train to become a<br \/>surgical coach by contacting Program Director Pearl Anderson<br \/>at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:pearl@surgicalcoaching.org\">pearl@surgicalcoaching.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on the program is available on the AGES<br \/>(<a href=\"https:\/\/ages.com.au\/surgical-coaching-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ages.com.au\/surgical-coaching-program\/<\/a>) and the Academy of<br \/>Surgical Coaching (<a href=\"https:\/\/surgicalcoaching.org\/ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/surgicalcoaching.org\/ages\/<\/a>) websites.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>How can I apply for the AGES Hologic Surgical Coaching Education Grant?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Eligible members may apply for the education grant <a href=\"https:\/\/ages.com.au\/surgical-coaching-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, via the AGES website.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr Kirsten Connan, is both an AGES surgical coach and has a surgical coach (Dr<br \/>Kristine Lombardozzi &#8211; US based trauma surgeon and ASC team member).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Dr Kate Martin is an AGES surgical coach.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/escope.ages.com.au\/november-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/SC-Coaches-001.avif\" alt=\"SC Coaches-001\" height=\"481\" width=\"640\" title=\"SC Coaches-001\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the AGES Surgical Coaching<br \/>\nprogram and the Hologic Surgical Coaching Education 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