About ABOG

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 2023, ABOG has 37,428 active diplomates certified in OB-GYN and 6,842 certified in a subspecialty.

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

News

• Clarifying ABOG’s Mission and the Certification Process Read More
• ABOG Board Member Jeanne Sheffield, MD, Elected to American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors Read More
• Thank You to Our 2025 Subspecialty Examiners Read More
• ABOG Statement Regarding Our Ever-Changing Environment Read More
• Thank You to Our 2024 Specialty Examiners Read More
• Two American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Diplomates Named ABMS Visiting Scholars Read More
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Appoints New Chief to Spearhead Standards, Professionalism, and Credentialing Read More
  
• New Chief Joins the Team at American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Read More
  
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