You must meet CC requirements annually for your specialty or subspecialty as well as complete additional reading assignments for your focused practice designation.

The CC Part II, Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment article requirements for specialists and subspecialists holding a focused practice designation cover the following categories:

For Specialists

General obstetrics, gynecology, and four subspecialties
Focused practice (MIGS and/or PAG)

For Subspecialists

General obstetrics, gynecology, and the other three subspecialties
Focused practice (MIGS and/or PAG)
Articles in the diplomate's subspecialty

Focused Practice Designation FAQs

Why is the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) offering a focused practice designation for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS)?

Why is the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) offering a focused practice designation for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG)?

Is a focused practice designation considered a certification?

What is the difference between subspecialty certification and focused practice designation?

Is there an oral exam?

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When will the results be available?

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What happens if I fail the exam or have to postpone it?

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Are there time limitations for the designation?

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How do my CC requirements change once I have received the focused practice designation?

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I am certified, but my certification is non-time limited. I am not participating in CC, am I able to sign up for a Focused Practice Designation examination?

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For the PAG exam, do I list patients under the age of 21 that are seen in clinic, but do not have a procedure?

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For the MIGS exam, I assist with some minimally invasive surgical procedures. Can I include those cases for my twelve-month case log?

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I am participating in CC and would like to apply for a focused practice designation exam but I don't have the application task in my ABOG portal. How can I get this added?

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Is there an oral exam?

When will the results be available?

What happens if I fail the exam or have to postpone it?

Are there time limitations for the designation?

How do my CC requirements change once I have received the focused practice designation?

I am certified, but my certification is non-time limited. I am not participating in CC, am I able to sign up for a Focused Practice Designation examination?

For the PAG exam, do I list patients under the age of 21 that are seen in clinic, but do not have a procedure?

For the MIGS exam, I assist with some minimally invasive surgical procedures. Can I include those cases for my twelve-month case log?

I am participating in CC and would like to apply for a focused practice designation exam but I don't have the application task in my ABOG portal. How can I get this added?

Need Assistance?