Maintenance of Certification in Obstetrics and
Gynecology
The re-certification examination in Obstetrics and Gynecology is designed to
assess the diplomate's knowledge referable to current clinical practice
guidelines and procedures as performed by the generalist in Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Topics may include but are not limited to the following:
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Menopause management |
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Screening, prevention and treatment of low bone mass |
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Preterm labor, fetal fibronectin, cervical length, and usage of antenatal steroids |
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BRCa 1 & 2, counseling and implications |
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Management of abnormal pap smear and current guidelines |
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HPV vaccine guidelines |
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Screening and management of DM in pregnancy |
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Maternal antenatal screening for aneuploidy |
The approximate breakdown of the recertification examination is as follows
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subject variance with each exam administered):
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General Obstetrics | 25% |
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Maternal Fetal Medicine | 10% |
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Gynecology (office and surgery) | 40% |
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Reproductive Endocrinology | 10% |
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Gynecologic Oncology | 10% |
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Miscellaneous | 05% |
Osteopathic Principles may be incorporated into any of the above areas.
The primary reference source for this examination will be
the ACOG Educational and Practice Bulletins, published yearly in the
Compendium of Selected Publications (which is a compilation of selected ACOG
clinical practice guidelines). This document is available in book format,
CD, or at the ACOG website for ACOG members.
Educational Bulletins are concise clinically oriented reviews on specific
topics and are supported by satisfactory documentation. Practice Bulletins
provide evidence-based guidelines to indicate a preferred method of
diagnosis and management of a condition in obstetrics and gynecology.
Wherever possible, questions will be referenced from the above resources,
thus directing the examinee towards an evidence based document to assist in
preparation for this examination.
Recertification must be successfully completed by 12/31 of the expiring year
of certification. The physician will not be considered Board Certified after
the expiration date expires until the recertification process has been
successfully completed.
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NB: Certification and recertification are granted by the American Osteopathic Association and maintenance of continued AOA membership is required. |
The recertification examination is a 3 hour written exam
consisting of 150 multiple choice questions and is offered annually during
the scheduled AOBOG Fall meeting in Chicago, IL.
As scheduling permits, additional dates and locations may be offered.
Examination schedules and information are published on the AOBOG web site as
well as in the ACOOG Newsletter.
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2009 Re-Certification Examination Schedule: |
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March 17, 2009 In conjunction with the ACOOG Annual Conference Loews Ventana Canyon Resort |
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Kiva A Room |
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7000 North Resort Drive |
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Tucson, Arizona |
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1-800-234-5117 |
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Group reservation cut-off date: February 19, 2009 |
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Applications available to download: November 1, 2008 |
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Postmark deadline for submission: February 1, 2009 | |
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October 17, 2009 |
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The Marriott Suites, O’Hare |
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6155 North River Road |
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Rosemont, IL |
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Applications available to download: June 1, 2009 | |
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Postmark deadline for submission: September 1, 2009 | |
To Download An Application For The Re-Certification Examination In Obstetrics and Gynecology click here
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