ABOG’s texting subscription is an optional communication tool that sends updates and reminders about relevant certification activities directly to your mobile phone. The messages sent are based on a physician’s informational needs, based on where they are at in their certification journey. It uses an approved short code (226423) and complies with carrier and legal requirements.
You’ll receive messages related to:
- Application availability and deadlines
- Reminders about certification-related requirements (tasks) and deadlines
- No marketing content will be sent.
No. The texting service is optional. You can continue to rely on email and portal notifications if you prefer.
Log in to your ABOG portal and look for the “Enroll in Texting Subscription” task. Enrollment is quick, easy, and requires your consent to receive text (SMS) messages.
No. You will not incur costs for participating in this texting subscription service.
Message frequency will vary, and timing of messages will be primarily based on the certification related requirements and deadlines.
Simply text STOP to 226423 at any time. You’ll receive a confirmation message, and no further texts will be sent.
Simply text “START” to 226423 to resubscribe. If you experience any issues in resubscribing, see next item below for seeking assistance.
Reply HELP to any ABOG text, and you will receive a message directing you to email communications@abog.org to receive assistance. You can also visit abog.org’s Contact Us page. Look for “Texting Subscription” as a topic type and submit your inquiry for assistance.
ABOG adheres to TCPA, CTIA, and HIPAA-related standards. No PHI or sensitive data will be transmitted via SMS. Review our Privacy Policy for details.
In its quest to evolve and better support diplomates, ABOG is adding this channel to further these efforts. Texting complements email and portal notifications, ensuring you never miss critical information about certification requirements and deadlines.
No. Texting is an additional channel to enhance communication. All official notices will still appear in your portal and via email.
If you change your phone number, just log in to your ABOG portal and update your mobile number in your profile. You will continue to receive messages at your new mobile number.
ABOG may use text messages for urgent alerts regarding certification topics, such as system outages affecting portal or website accessibility.
If you have completed the enrollment process but are not receiving messages, please return to the texting enrollment task to verify that your mobile phone number has been entered correctly. To locate the task:
- Log in to your portal.
- Next to Certification Tasks, select View All Tasks.
- Locate and open the Enroll in Texting Subscription task.
Once the task is open, confirm that your mobile number is accurate. Then review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and select Agree and Subscribe to finalize your enrollment. After completing these steps, you should receive a Welcome Message, followed by additional text messages as needed for important updates, such as application information or deadlines.
If your phone number was entered incorrectly, updating it and resubmitting your agreement usually resolves the issue. However, if you continue to experience problems after verifying your information, please visit the Contact Us form and select Texting Subscription as your topic. A team member will follow up to assist you.