Subcommittees 

• Specialty QE 
• Specialty CE 
• Complex Family Planning QE 
• Complex Family Planning CE 
• Gynecologic Oncology QE 
• Gynecologic Oncology CE 
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine QE 
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine CE 
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility QE 
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility CE 
• Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery QE 
• Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery QE 

Requirements 

• Must be board certified in OBGYN (for the Specialty ADSC) or in the respective subspecialty (for the Subspecialty ADSC) for at least five years
• Nominees must be involved in undergraduate medical education (students) or preferably graduate medical education (residents or fellows). 
• Nominees must practice in the United States and be clinically active (involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month). 

Responsibilities 

• Must attend one virtual item/case writing training annually 
• Must write up to 5 items/cases every quarter, as assigned 

The nomination period is not currently open. Please check back again in April 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Berry at kberry@abog.org.

Requirements

• An ABOG diplomate participating in Maintenance of Certification;
• Current or past volunteer in ABOG programs or activities (certification examiner, committee member, exam development, item writer, standard setting, job task analysis SME, etc.); and
• Clinically active in OB GYN or a subspecialty practice.

Responsibilities

• The time commitment is approximately five weeks per year for a term of six years
• Attending the Annual and Semiannual Board meetings
• Administering in-person Certifying Exams
• Participating in Board committee appointments

Nominations can be made from yourself, a colleague, or a society, and a CV is required to apply. Travel and lodging is reimbursed, and there is an honorarium. Learn more about the application requirements and responsibilities here.

The nomination period is not currently open. Please check back again in fall 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Martin at kmartin@abog.org.

Requirements

• An ABOG Diplomate participating in Maintenance of Certification
• A current or past ABOG volunteer
• Clinically active in the subspecialty
• Free of conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical and device companies

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting standards for subspecialty certification, exam development and delivery, and development of continuing certification programs
• Terms are for one year and may be reelected for a maximum of six consecutive one-year terms
• The annual commitment consists of two in-person three-day meetings (travel included), as well as in-person four to five day participation as a subspecialty certification examiner
• Administrative responsibilities in addition to the meetings and examinations

To be considered for this position you will need to submit a letter of interest along with an updated CV.

The nomination period is not currently open. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Rankin at arankin@abog.org.

Requirements 

• Must be board certified in OBGYN or in the respective subspecialty for at least five years.
• Nominees must be involved in undergraduate medical education (students) or preferably graduate medical education (residents or fellows). 
• Nominees must practice in the United States and be clinically active (involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month). 

Responsibilities 

• Work with your colleagues to determine what should be assessed on the ABOG exams. Meetings occur every three to five years.

The nomination period is not currently open. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Anthony Sparks at asparks@abog.org.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and expertise which supplements that otherwise represented on the Board of Directors such as: business and finance, health policy, information technology used in health care settings, healthcare management, quality improvement science, or marketing;
• Skills and experience that will help ABOG achieve its strategic agenda; and
• Support for ABOG’s mission.  
• Physicians, associated health professionals, and healthcare industry employees will not be eligible to serve as a Public Member.
• ABOG recognizes the benefits inherent within a diverse community of officers and directors. In a desire to reflect this diversity, ABOG seeks individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Elected by the Board for a three-year term, the Public Member represents the public’s interest and patient voice as a non-physician.

Applications require a statement of interest and a CV. Learn more about the application requirements and responsibilities here.

The nomination period is not currently open. Please check back again in Fall 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Martin at kmartin@abog.org.

Requirements  

• Nominees must be an ABOG Diplomate in Obstetrics and Gynecology for at least five full years and be participating in Maintenance of Certification. 
• Nominees may not be in a subspecialty certification process, with the exception of Complex Family Planning Senior Candidates, who are eligible to apply for Specialty examiner. 
• Nominees must be involved in undergraduate medical education (students) or preferably graduate medical education (residents or fellows). 
• Nominees must practice in the United States and be clinically active (involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month). 
• If a nominee is chosen, their term as an examiner will not exceed 10 years. 

Responsibilities 

• Examine candidate in-person for one full week during the year, as assigned in Dallas, TX 
• Participate in an in-person orientation on the Sunday prior to exams
• Watch any videos or webinars related to exams prior to arrival 

The nomination period is open annually from September 1 through January 31. Learn more here. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Henning at dhenning@abog.org.

Requirements 

• Must be board certified in OBGYN or in the respective subspecialty for at least five years.
• Nominees must be involved in undergraduate medical education (students) or preferably graduate medical education (residents or fellows). 
• Nominees must practice in the United States and be clinically active (involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month). 

Responsibilities 

• Work with your colleagues to determine the passing score on the ABOG examinations. Meetings occur every three to five years. 

The nomination period is not currently open. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Anthony Sparks at asparks@abog.org.

Exams 

• Gynecologic Oncology (GO)
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)
• Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)

Requirements  

• Nominees must be an ABOG Diplomate and certified in their subspecialty (GO, MFM, REI, or URPS) for at least three full years by the close of the application period (certified in 2021 or earlier). CFP self-nominations are not being accepted in the current self-nomination period.
• Nominees must hold current, active certification and be participating in the Maintenance of Certification process for their subspecialty.
• Nominees must be involved in graduate medical education (residents or fellows).
• Nominees must be clinically active in the U.S. and involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month.
• If a nominee is chosen, their term as an examiner will not exceed 10 years. However, up to three non-consecutive sabbatical years may be taken during the 10 years and additional time will be granted to extend the examiner term to a maximum of 13 years total.

Responsibilities 

• Examine candidate in-person for one full week during the year, as assigned in Dallas, TX 
• Participate in an in-person orientation on the Sunday prior to exams 
• Watch any videos or webinars related to exams prior to arrival 

The nomination period is open annually from February 1 through June 30. Learn more here. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Henning at dhenning@abog.org.