About

About Us

Founded in 1951, ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients, provides practice management and career support, facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health, and advocates for members and patients.

With more than 60,000 members spanning the entire career life cycle, ACOG is composed of 12 Districts. These Districts are made up of 93 Sections. ACOG’s Districts and Sections represent various regions, countries, territories, and states in North and South America.

ACOG Fellows are board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists whose professional activities are devoted to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology, who possess unrestricted licenses to practice medicine, and who have attained high ethical and professional standing.

Mission

ACOG’s mission is to support our members to improve the lives of all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care, their families, and communities.

Vision

ACOG’s vision is an equitable world in which exceptional and respectful obstetric and gynecologic care is accessible to all.

Core Values

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Respect
• Equity

The Scope of Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology is a discipline dedicated to the broad, integrated medical and surgical care of women's health throughout the lifespan. The combined discipline of obstetrics and gynecology requires extensive study and understanding of reproductive physiology; including the physiologic, social, cultural, environmental, and genetic factors that influence disease in women. This study and understanding of the physiology of women gives obstetricians and gynecologists a unique perspective in addressing gender-specific health care issues.

Preventive counseling and health education are integral parts of the practice of obstetricians and gynecologists as they advance the individual and community-based health of women of all ages.

Obstetricians and gynecologists may choose a scope of practice ranging from primary ambulatory health care to concentration in a focused area of specialization.