The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients, provides practice management and career support, facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health, and advocates for members and patients.

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is a non-profit organization that board certifies obstetricians and gynecologists (Ob-Gyns) and offers continuing certification to Ob-Gyns in the United States and Canada. Board certification is a voluntary process for those physicians who choose to pursue certification. ABOG works with affiliate organizations (ACOG) in order to achieve its mission and offer the best certification programs possible for Candidates and Diplomates (www.abog.org/about-abog/related-organizations-and-resources).

In summary, ABOG administers the certification exam and manages Continuing Certification (CC). ACOG is an accredited organization that can issue CME credits.

ACOG FAQs

What is the difference between ACOG and ABOG?

Why am I not being shown as an ACOG member when submitting the application for the ABOG Continuing Certification?

Can the $390 non-member Continuing Certification CME fee be refunded if the Ob-Gyn decides to reinstate their ACOG membership?

What is an ACOG Fellow?

How do I become an ACOG Fellow?

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What are the requirements to become an ACOG Fellow?

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Does the ACOG Fellow application require payment of an application fee?

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When will ACOG Fellows have to pay their dues?

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How long does it take to process an ACOG Fellow application?

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Do ACOG Junior Fellows have to apply for ACOG Fellow membership?

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If an ACOG Junior Fellow has already paid their dues for the year but has recently been admitted as an ACOG Fellow, do they still owe dues?

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What must an ACOG Fellow do to maintain membership?

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What are the benefits and privileges of becoming an ACOG Fellow member?

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How can I contact ACOG Membership Services?

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Did ACOG recently undergo changes to their brand?

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How do I become an ACOG Fellow?

What are the requirements to become an ACOG Fellow?

Does the ACOG Fellow application require payment of an application fee?

When will ACOG Fellows have to pay their dues?

How long does it take to process an ACOG Fellow application?

Do ACOG Junior Fellows have to apply for ACOG Fellow membership?

If an ACOG Junior Fellow has already paid their dues for the year but has recently been admitted as an ACOG Fellow, do they still owe dues?

What must an ACOG Fellow do to maintain membership?

What are the benefits and privileges of becoming an ACOG Fellow member?

How can I contact ACOG Membership Services?

Did ACOG recently undergo changes to their brand?