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Important Reminder
Important Reminder
Continuing Certification Application Deadline: August 15
Stay on track with your Continuing Certification application. Complete all required application tasks by August 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Applications with outstanding tasks after the deadline will be assessed a $50 service fee.
Continuing Certification Application Deadline: August 15
Stay on track with your Continuing Certification application. Complete all required application tasks by August 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. Applications with outstanding tasks after the deadline will be assessed a $50 service fee.
What We Do
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is a national, non-profit, apolitical organization that offers voluntary certification to obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) and offers continuing certification to OB-GYNs in the United States and Canada.
Get Certified
Start your pathway to board certification with clear steps, dates, and requirements.
Stay Certified
Maintain your certification and continue your mastery through Continuing Certification.
Objectives and Values
We are guided by six core values: Scientific, Intentional, Respectful, Innovative, Reliable, and Inclusive.
Our Commitment
Advancing Excellence
in Women's Health
through Science & Certification
Board certification is a voluntary commitment to the highest standards of specialized knowledge, rigorous evaluation, and quality patient care in women's health.
- Demonstrates mastery beyond a standard medical license
- Grounded in evidence-based science and evolving best practices
- A lifelong commitment to learning and patient outcomes
our Podcast
Talking Women's Health
Conversations with OB-GYN board-certified experts
stay informed
Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and announcements from ABOG
Media Hub
Stories, Insights &
Updates from
Our Community
The ABOG Media Hub features dedicated video series covering every stage of the certification journey. Browse by section to find stories that speak to you.
- Becoming Certified — hear from physicians on the path to board certification
- Continuing Certification — testimonials on maintaining and renewing certification
- Subspecialty — video perspectives from fellows and subspecialty diplomates
- Volunteer Perspectives — stories from those who give back to the ABOG community
- Cert60 — 60-second video updates on certification news
A Resource for Your Patients
OB/GYN Health+ is a trusted patient resource from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Share it with your patients to help them access evidence-based information and take an active role in their own health.