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American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Coordinates:41°30′22″N87°36′32″W/ 41.5062°N 87.6089°W/41.5062; -87.6089
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American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
AbbreviationAOBOG
Formation1942[1]
TypeProfessional
HeadquartersChicago Heights,IL[2]
Coordinates41°30′22″N87°36′32″W/ 41.5062°N 87.6089°W/41.5062; -87.6089
Chairman
Ronald J. Librizzi, D.O.[3]
Vice Chairman
Carolyn W. Quist, D.O.
Secretary-Treasurer
Angelo Alexander, D.O.
Websitecertification.osteopathic.org/obstetrics-gynecology

TheAmerican Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology(AOBOG) is an organization that providesboard certificationto qualifiedDoctors of Osteopathic Medicine(D.O.) who specialize in the care of the female reproductive tract and children during the course ofpregnancy,childbirth,and thepostnatalperiod (obstetricians) and to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive tract (gynecologists). The board is one 18medical specialtycertifying boards of theAmerican Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialistsapproved by theAmerican Osteopathic Association(AOA),[4][5]and was established in 1942. As of December 2011, 1,082 osteopathic obstetricians and gynecologists held active certification with the AOBOG.[6]

Board certification[edit]

Initial certification is available to eligibleosteopathicobstetricians and gynecologists who have successfully completed an AOA-approvedresidencyin obstetrics and gynecology, or a fellowship infemale pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery,gynecologic oncology,maternal-fetal medicine,orreproductive endocrinology.[7]

Since June 2002, board certified osteopathic obstetricians and gynecologists have been required to renew their certification every six years to avoid expiration of their board certified status. However, diplomates of the AOBOG who received their certification prior to this time are not required to undergo the recertification process and possess lifelong certification.[8]

Osteopathic obstetricians and gynecologists may also receive Certification of Special Qualifications (CSQ) in the following areas:[9]

  • Female Pelvic Medicine/Reconstructive Surgery
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Maternal and Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Endocrinology

References[edit]

  1. ^"American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees Policy Compendium 2000-Present"(PDF).American Osteopathic Association. 2012. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 17 June 2013.Retrieved15 September2012.
  2. ^"Contact".American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012.Retrieved15 September2012.
  3. ^"About Members".American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012.Retrieved15 September2012.
  4. ^"AOA Specialty Certifying Boards".American Osteopathic Association. Archived fromthe originalon 1 June 2012.Retrieved15 September2012.
  5. ^"American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology".American Osteopathic Association. 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 14 April 2013.Retrieved15 September2012.
  6. ^Ayres, Ronald E; Scheinthal, S; Gross, C; Bell, E (April 2012)."Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification".Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.112(4): 226–231. Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved15 September2012.
  7. ^"Eligibility/Board Eligibility".American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012.Retrieved15 September2012.
  8. ^"Certifications".American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013.Retrieved21 April2013.
  9. ^"Specialties & Subspecialties".American Osteopathic Association. Archived fromthe originalon 2015-08-13.Retrieved15 September2012.

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