Policies

Following is a list of American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology's policies. Should you have any questions or need further information on any of the details in these policies, please send your inquiry via email to: communications@abog.org.

• COVID-19 Policy
• Definition of an obstetrician-gynecologist and ABOG Certification
• Professionalism and Test Integrity Policy
• Rights and Obligations of Applicants and Diplomates
• Revocation of Diploma or Certificate
• Types of Board Status
• Appeals for Issues Other than the Qualifying or Certifying Examinations
• Terms of Application for Specialty and Subspecialty Certification
• Terms of Agreement for Specialty and Subspecialty Certification
• Candidate Disability
• Regaining Subspecialty Certification Eligibility
• Regaining Certification Eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Limits for Specialty and Subspecialty Certification Eligibility
• Terms of Agreement for Maintenance of Certification
• Terms of Application for Maintenance of Certification
• Independent Practice During Fellowship
• Training Pathway for J-1 Visas
• Fellowship Leave Policy
• Residency Leave Policy
• Alternate Pathway to Certification