Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required of all physicians who have received time-limited certification and at this time is optional for physicians awarded lifetime certification. The OCC process must be successfully completed prior to the certification expiration date indicated on the time-limited certificate and failure to comply by the expiration date renders certification inactive. Successful completion of the OCC requirements will be submitted to the AOA, and upon AOA approval, certification will be reactivated for the applicable 6 year time frame.

The 3 hour written examination consisting of 150 multiple choice questions for OCC in Obstetrics and Gynecology is designed to assess the diplomate's knowledge of current clinical practice guidelines and procedures as performed by the generalist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The examination is offered biannually, during the AOBOG Fall meeting in Chicago, IL and at the ACOOG Annual Convention in the Spring. Examination schedules and information are published on the AOBOG web site (www.aobog.org) as well as in the ACOOG Newsletter.

The OCC examination will include questions on General Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as general questions encompassing Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Gynecologic Oncology. Topics may include but are not limited to the following:

	Medical conditions complicating pregnancy
	Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
	Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: screening and management
	Ectopic pregnancy: diagnosis and management
	Maternal antenatal screening for aneuploidy
	HIV in pregnancy
	Infectious disease in pregnancy: maternal and fetal effects/complications
	Sexually transmitted infections
	Labor management
	Preterm labor: diagnosis and management including appropriate usage of fetal fibronectin, cervical lengths, and antenatal steroids
	HPV: infection, manifestations, vaccine
	Abnormal cervical cytology and histology: diagnosis & management
	Gynecologic procedures: indications, complications
	Menopause management
	Low bone mass/osteoporosis: screening, prevention, management
	BRCa 1&2: counseling and implications
	Urinary incontinence

Osteopathic Principles may be incorporated into any of the above areas.

Wherever possible, questions will be referenced from the resources listed below, thus directing the examinee towards an evidence based document to assist in preparation for this examination. Note that these references sources cannot be entirely comprehensive of all areas of ob-gyn practice. General knowledge reflective of the current standard of care based on the best available medical evidence is expected.

1.	ACOG COMPENDIUM
	http://www.acog.org/bookstore/2008_Compendium_of_Selected_Pu_P267.cfm
	The primary reference source for the OCC examination will be the ACOG Compendium of Selected Publications 2008 (or later) edition, which is a compilation of selected ACOG current clinical practice guidelines. This publication includes:
	Practice Bulletins:	Evidence-based guidelines developed to indicate a preferred method of diagnosis and management of a condition. Evidence is graded and peer reviewed.
	Committee Opinions:	Brief focused documents that address clinical issues of an urgent nature.
	Technology Assessments:	Documents 4that describe specific technologies and their application.
	The ACOG Compendium is available in book format, CD, or at the ACOG website for ACOG members. The printed edition (and CD) are updated each January and are available for purchase from ACOG and through ACOOG.
2.	2006 consensus guidelines for the management of women with abnormal cervical cancer screening tests
	http://www.asccp.org/consensus/cytological.shtml
3.	North American Menopause Society - Menopausal Management Guidelines: POSITION PAPERS
	http://www.menopause.org/aboutmeno/consensus.aspx

October 2, 2010
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Rosemont, IL
		Applications available to download: July 1, 2010
		Postmark deadline for submission: September 1, 2010
March 28-31, 2011 (Date TBA)
In conjunction with the ACOOG Annual Conference
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Orlando, FL
		Applications available to download: November 1, 2010
		Postmark deadline for submission: February 1, 2011

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