American_Congress_of_Obstetricians_and_Gynecologists

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

US professional association


The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. Several Latin American countries are also represented within Districts of the organization. It is a 501(c)(3) organization with a membership of more than 60,000 obstetrician-gynecologists and women's health care professionals.[1] It was founded in 1951.

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Background

A companion 501(c)(6) organization, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, was founded in 2008 and became operational in 2010.[2] The two organizations coexist, and member individuals automatically belong to both.[3] Both are not-for-profit.[3] The College as a 501(c)(3) focuses on education (with limited political work), whereas the Congress as a 501(c)(6) is allowed to advocate for members' interests in terms of the business of medicine (BOM) through lobbying and other political work.[3] Their main advocacy focuses on women's reproductive health, specifically opposing political interference in abortion access.[4] Physician members are referred to as fellows and use the post-nominal letters FACOG to indicate their status. To become a fellow, a candidate must become certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology,[5] an independent organization, and then nominated to the College by another fellow. Non ObGyn professionals may join as an Allied Health Professional, but must meet their standards of education.[6]

Obstetrics & Gynecology is the official publication of ACOG. It is popularly known as "The Green Journal".[7] In 1986, the organization successfully challenged an anti-abortion law in Pennsylvania before the U.S. Supreme Court in Thornburgh v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.[8]

Districts and Sections

North America

United States

ACOG District Map of the United States[9]
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Canada

ACOG District Map of Canada[9]
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South America

ACOG District Map of South America[9]
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References

  1. "About Us". American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
  2. "Leadership and Governance". ACOG website. ACOG. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  3. "Policy Priorities". www.acog.org. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  4. "American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology". ABOG website. ABOG. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  5. "Allied Health Professionals". www.acog.org. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  6. Greenhouse, Linda. Becoming Justice Blackmun. Times Books. 2005. Page 183.
  7. "Districts and Sections". www.acog.org. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

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