COVID-19 Updates
ABOG is actively monitoring COVID-19 news and alerts. Our priority is the health and safety of all. We are posting ABOG news and policy information related to this public health emergency on our COVID-19 Updates page. Please check in often for the latest information.

ABOG Launched a Digital Badge Program!
You can now share your certification digitally by claiming your certification badge issued by ABOG through the Acclaim tech platform. Learn more.

ABOG Staff is Working Remotely
Depending on your specific need, please contact the following departments via email. You will receive a reply within two business days. Thank you for your patience at this time while our staff works remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Exams Department: exams@abog.org
- Maintenance of Certification department: moc@abog.org
- General ABOG assistance: info@abog.org
- Media inquiries: communications@abog.org

ABOG has Launched OB/GYN Health+!
ABOG has launched OB/GYN Health+, a more expansive and comprehensive version of its women's health resources section on the website. Filled with topics like pregnancy health, ways to relieve stress, menopause symptoms, breast cancer risk and more, OB/GYN Health+ offers information across the broad spectrum of women's health. Click here to check out OB/GYN Health+.

Important Dates

2021

May 3-7 2021 Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Focused Practice Designation Exam

June 3 Second Application Deadline for 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam With Late Fee
June 21 Final Application Deadline for 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam
June 25 2021 Subspecialty Qualifying Exam
June 25 2021 Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Focused Practice Designation Exam
June 28 2021 Specialty Qualifying Exam

July 30 Application Deadline for the 2022 Subspecialty Certifying Exam

Aug 16 First Deadline to Submit Case List, Affidavits, Photograph, and Exam Fee for 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam
Aug 31 Final Deadline to Submit Case List, Affidavits, Photograph, and Exam Fee for 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam

Sept 2022 Subspecialty Certifying Exam Candidates Notified to Submit Case Lists, Thesis, Photo, and Fees
Sept 30 Last Day for Receipt of Thesis, Photo, and Exam Fee for 2022 Subspecialty Certifying Exam

Nov 1-4 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 1
Nov 15 2021 MOC Application Deadline at 11:59 p.m. CT

Dec 6-9 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 2
Dec 15 2021 Assignment Completion Deadline at 11:59 p.m. CT
Dec 15 2021 Exam Deadline for Year 6 Diplomates

2022

Jan 10-13 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 3
Jan 24-27 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 4

Feb 1 Last Day for Receipt of Case Lists for 2022 Subspecialty Certifying Exam

April 2022 Subspecialty Certifying Exam

Feb-Dec Additional 2022 Dates Will Be Announced Soon