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CERTIFICATION OF SUBSPECIALISTS
In addition to certifying obstetric ian-gynecologists, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology also examines and certifies subspecialists in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology/infertility and gynecologic oncology.
This section of the Web site describes the:
requirements and applications for subspecialty certification,
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION FOR SUBSPECIALISTS
The Board also examines subspecialists for the purpose of maintenance of certification. For more information, see:
INTRODUCTION: 2007 EXAMINATIONS
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION PROCESS
Subspecialties
SUMMARY OF DATES, DEADLINES, FEES AND LATE FEES FOR 2007 EXAMINATIONS
Additional Specific Requirements For Subspecialists
APPROVAL OF FELLOWSHIPS
In addition, the Board approves graduate medical education programs in the subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. See the sectionThe requirements, process and dates and deadlines for approval of fellowships are detailed in the
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS IN THE BULLETIN
The information in this section of the ABOG Web site is taken from the Bulletin for 2007 - 2008, The Divisions of Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, which was issued in September 2006. The Bulletin is the official statement of the requirements in effect for the Divisions' 2007 and 2008 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.
EXAMINATIONS: REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION AND RE-ADMISSION
 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
The written subspecialty examinations are given every other year, and the oral subspecialty examinations are given yearly.
The Gynecologic Oncology (GO) examination is administered in June of years ending in even numbers (for example, 2010, 2012, etc.).
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility(REI) examinations are administered in June of years ending in odd numbers (for example, 2011, 2013, etc.).
If a candidate completes a fellowship in an "off year," that is, the candidate completes their fellowship in June when an examination is not administered (candidate completes MFM or REI fellowship in an even numbered year), they must delay taking the written examination for one year.
For such candidates ONLY, they will be allowed to commence case collection for their oral examination in January PRIOR to taking the written examination in June.
If they are successful in passing the written examination, the case collection started in January may be continued through December 31 of the same year and submitted for the oral examination administered the following year.
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