Requirements

• An ABOG diplomate participating in Continuing Certification (formerly Maintenance of Certification);
• Current or past volunteer in ABOG programs or activities (certification examiner, committee member, exam development, item writer, etc.);
• Clinically active in either Gyn Onc, MFM, REI or URPS subspecialty practice;
• Involved in GME of OB GYN residents or subspecialty fellows; and
• Free of conflicts of interest with relationships with pharmaceutical and device companies (e.g., employment, consulting, honoraria, compensation, ownership, stock, license, or royalty) and organizations that are not aligned with the ABOG mission, vision, and core values. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting standards for subspecialty certification, exam development and delivery, and development of continuing certification programs
• Terms are for one year and may be reelected for a maximum of six consecutive one-year terms
• The annual commitment consists of two in-person three-day meetings (travel included), as well as in-person four to five day participation as a subspecialty certification examiner
• Administrative responsibilities in addition to the meetings and examinations

To enhance geographic diversity, 2025-2026 new division members cannot be from the following institutions and their cities:

• Gyn Onc: Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Texas Southwestern, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Colorado, University of Alabama Medical Center
• MFM: Ochsner Clinic, University of Washington, University of South Florida, Columbia University, Mountain Area Health Education Center (Asheville, NC)
• REI: National Institutes of Health, University of Utah, University of Oklahoma Health Reproductive Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center
• URPS: Oregon Health and Science University, University of California Irvine, University of Oklahoma, University Health Truman Medical Center, Emory University School of Medicine

To be considered for this position you will need to submit a letter of interest along with an updated CV.

The nomination period is currently open through Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Learn more here. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Rankin at arankin@abog.org.

Requirements

• Nominees must be an ABOG Diplomate in Obstetrics and Gynecology for at least five full years and be participating in Continuing Certification (MOC).
• Nominees may not be in a subspecialty certification process, with the exception of Complex Family Planning Senior Candidates, who are eligible to apply for Specialty examiner.
• Nominees must be involved in undergraduate medical education (students) or preferably graduate medical education (residents or fellows).
• Nominees must practice in the United States and be clinically active (involved in patient care at least an average of a half day per week averaged over a month).
• If a nominee is chosen, their term as an examiner will not exceed 10 years.

Responsibilites

• Examine candidates in person for one full week during the year, as assigned in Dallas, TX.
• Participate in an in-person orientation on the Sunday prior to exams
• Watch any videos or webinars related to exams prior to arrival

The nomination period is open annually from September 1 through January 31. Learn more here. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Henning at dhenning@abog.org.