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

2020

Nov 20 Last Day to Apply for 2021 Qualifying Exam Without Additional Late Fees

Dec 15 2020 MOC Assignment Completion Deadline
Dec 18 Final Deadline to Apply for 2021 Specialty and Subspecialty Qualifying Exams

2021

Late Jan Applications for the 2021 MOC Program Open

Feb 1 Last Day for Receipt of Case Lists for 2021 Subspecialty Certifying Exam
Feb 2 2020 Specialty Certifying Exam Computer-Based Examination

Mar 30 Final Deadline to Apply for 2021 Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Focused Practice Designation Exam
Mar 31 Last Day to Reserve Seat at Pearson VUE for 2021 Specialty and Subspecialty Qualifying Exams Before Seat Block Release

Apr April 12-14, 2021 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Certifying Exams (2020 & 2021 Candidates)
Apr April 12-15, 2021 Maternal-Fetal Medicine Certifying Exams (2020 & 2021 Candidates)
Apr April 19-21, 2021 Gynecologic Oncology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Certifying Exams (2020 & 2021 Candidates)
Apr 30 Final Deadline to Apply for 2021 Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Focused Practice Designation Exam

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

June 25 2021 Subspecialty Qualifying Exam
June 25 2021 Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Focused Practice Designation Exam
June 28 2021 Specialty Qualifying Exam

Nov 1-4 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 1

Dec 6-9 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 2

2022

Jan 10-13 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 3

Jan 24-27 2021 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 4