Board Certification
Certification is recognition by national experts that a physician has achieved knowledge, expertise, and skills required to provide quality healthcare in a particular specialty of medical practice.
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American Board ABOG is the national organization that certifies Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. |
American Osteopathic Board AOBOG is the specialty board that certifies Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. |
Board certified Obstetricians and Gynecologists are leaders in their field who demonstrate commitment to patient safety, quality clinical outcomes, and exceptional patient-centered women's health care.
To obtain board certification, a physician completes additional specialty training and participates in a rigorous process of testing and peer evaluation by specialists in the specific area of medicine.
Physicians must be recertified at periodic intervals in order to maintain their certification. This involves ongoing continuing education and examination to keep their skills and knowledge current with the latest medical advances.
