Overview 

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 also administers board certification in five subspecialties: 

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

ABOG also offers Focused Practice Designations in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. 

As of 2024, ABOG has 39,219 active diplomates certified in OB-GYN and 7,104 certified in a subspecialty.

ABOG is proud to have the Candid Seal of Transparency and to be a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. Click on each seal to learn more.

Leadership 

Mission

Our mission is to define the standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women's health.

Objectives

Mastery: ABOG will not only set minimum standards for our specialty through assessment but will also provide ongoing educational activities to promote and incentivize mastery for our diplomates.  

Connection: ABOG will serve as a connector and build identity for our diplomates as obstetricians and gynecologists.

Voice: ABOG will provide a calm, reliable, influential voice for our specialty and diplomates promoting safe care

Values

At ABOG, our values reflect who we are as an organization, the mission we uphold, and how we strive to represent ourselves to the physicians we certify, the patients they serve, and the broader health care community. We are guided by six core values: Scientific, Intentional, Respectful, Innovative, Reliable, and Inclusive.

These foundational values are woven into our culture and decision-making, and they actively support our mission to set standards, certify OB-GYNs, and promote lifelong learning in women’s health. They also align with our organizational objectives—Mastery, Connection, and Voice—ensuring that our work is evidence-based, purpose-driven, and grounded in integrity and professionalism.

Learn more about how our values come to life →