Overview

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OVERVIEWSubspecialty Certification Subspecialty Certification is a voluntary process for board-certified OB-GYNs who wish to demonstrate advanced expertise in a specialized area of practice.

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Subspecialty Certification Overview

Subspecialty Certification is a voluntary process that board-certified OB-GYNs who wish to demonstrate advanced expertise in a specialized area of practice. It signifies to patients, employers, and professional peers that the physician has successfully undergone rigorous evaluation and testing to acquire the requisite skills.

Board-certified OB-GYNs may become further specialized in the areas of:

Complex Family Planning
Gynecologic Oncology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Urogynecology & Reproductive Pelvic Surgery

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Full Journey to Subspecialty Certification

The pathway to Subspecialty Certification includes completion of advanced training, fulfillment of eligibility requirements, and completion of ABOG’s certification examinations.

Step 1

Achieve Specialty Active Candidate Status

Complete and pass the Specialty Qualifying Exam

Step 1

Step 2

Apply for the Qualifying Exam

Complete ACGME Accredited Fellowship
Successfully defend thesis
Meet ell eligibility requirements

Step 2

Step 3

Pass the Qualifying Exam

Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center.

Step 3

Step 4

Apply for the Certifying Exam

Prepare Case List
Meet all eligibility requirements

Step 4

Step 5

Pass the Certifying Exam

Oral exam at the ABOG National Center for Certification and Continuing Education.

Step 5

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ABOG's Two-Step Subspecialty Certification Process

Learn more about ABOG's Qualifying Exam and Certifying Exam

1 Step One

Qualifying Examination

Written · Computer-Based

The Qualifying Examination is the first step toward ABOG Subspecialty Certification. This examination assesses a candidate’s foundational knowledge and clinical judgment within their subspecialty, as informed by completion of an ACGME‑ or ABOG‑accredited fellowship program.

Format

Computer-based at Pearson VUE

Focus

Foundational knowledge & readiness

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2 Step Two

Certifying Examination

Oral

The Certifying Examination is the second and final step in the subspecialty certification process. This examination evaluates a candidate’s ability to independently practice their subspecialty by assessing advanced clinical decision‑making, professional judgment, and the application of subspecialty‑specific knowledge to real‑world practice.

Format

Oral exam at ABOG National Center

Focus

Clinical judgment & case review

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