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This section of the ABOG web site provides information on certification of obstetricians and gynecologists, including:

• the certification process
• dates, deadlines and fees for the written examination and the oral examination
• requirements and other details of the written examination and the oral examination.

See the light blue box on the right for links to more specific information related to certification.

APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS

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CERTIFICATION OF SUBSPECIALISTS

The subspecialty section of the ABOG Web site provides information on subspecialty certification, including:

• dates, deadlines and fees
• general requirements and applications for admission to examinations:
  • for all candidates
  • for the written examination
  • for the oral examination
• specific requirements for the divisions of:
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

The Subspecialty Divisions' Bulletin for 2007-2008 is available for download.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION

The Board also examines obstetricians and gynecologists for the purpose of maintenance of certification.

For more information on maintenance of certification, see:

• Introduction: 2007 examinations
• Examination process
• Requirements for all applicants in obstetrics and gynecology and in the subspecialties
• Summary of dates, deadlines, fees and late fees for 2007 examinations.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS IN THE BULLETIN

The information on certification in this section of the ABOG Web site is taken from the BULLETIN FOR 2007, which was issued in September 2006. The Bulletin is the official statement of the requirements in effect for the 2007 certification examinations.

The complete Bulletin can be downloaded as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. To read it, you will need Acrobat Reader, which is available as free download.

Information on 2006 examinations is available by downloading the BULLETIN FOR 2006.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ABOG REGARDING CERTIFICATION

Direct all inquiries to:

Norman F. Gant, M.D., Executive Director
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.
2915 Vine Street
Dallas, Texas 75204
Phone: (214) 871-1619
Fax: (214) 871-1943
E-mail: info@abog.org
WWW Home Page URL: www.abog.org

ALL BULLETINS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM ABOG WEB SITE.

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