AUGS Program Directors Network 2025 Virtual Meeting with ABOG and ACGME-ABOG Presentation Slides 2025

ABOG Presentation Slides 2025

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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) focuses on certifying obstetricians and gynecologists, setting eligibility standards, and promoting lifelong learning and practice improvement through continuing certification. ABOG collaborates closely with subspecialty divisions, societies like AUGS, and regulatory bodies such as the ACGME to ensure high standards in education, certification, and clinical care.<br /><br />ABOG operates with a volunteer structure including examiners and committees for exam development, continuous certification modules, and board oversight. Subspecialty divisions advise ABOG on eligibility, assessment creation, and guidance to improve patient care and societal benefit.<br /><br />ABOG’s National Center in Texas facilitates standardized, in-person oral certifying exams, providing operational efficiencies and safeguarding exam integrity. Remote exams were considered but found to introduce unacceptable bias and security risks, thus in-person exams are maintained to ensure candidates are fully prepared to practice evidence-based care.<br /><br />Key updates include changing the thesis requirement for subspecialty qualifying exam eligibility starting with the 2026 graduating class: thesis final approval now rests with the program after the fellow’s defense, streamlining the process. The thesis defense committee includes three members, at least one external, with credit and recognition options for committee members.<br /><br />Continuing Certification (formerly Maintenance of Certification) sees new deadlines and expanded ways to earn Part IV credits, including participation in quality or safety committees, simulations, and registry contributions. ABOG piloted the ACE assessment in 2026, featuring article-based questions and tailored multiple-choice questions aimed at identifying knowledge gaps for individual and aggregate educational benefits.<br /><br />Recent pass rates for written qualifying exams and oral certifying exams across subspecialties like CFP, Gyn Oncology, MFM, REI, and URPS are high, demonstrating strong candidate performance. ABOG provides program directors with detailed score reports and requires timely communication of changes in trainee status.<br /><br />Important exam dates and deadlines for 2025-2026 are outlined for both qualifying and certifying exams. Support contacts are provided for residency, fellowship, exam applications, case logistics, continuing certification, and volunteering opportunities.<br /><br />In summary, ABOG remains committed to setting national standards, certifying physicians, and facilitating continuous learning to advance women’s health care quality.

Keywords

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

ABOG

obstetricians

gynecologists

continuing certification

subspecialty divisions

oral certifying exams

thesis requirement update

ACE assessment

exam pass rates