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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) certification requires passing both a written Qualifying Examination and an oral Certifying Examination based on the candidate's actual clinical practice case log. Certification is pursued after completing a 4-year ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residency.
Pathway Snapshot
Complete a 4-year ACGME OB/GYN residency, pass the written Qualifying Examination (220–250 MCQs), compile a clinical case log, then pass the oral Certifying Examination in Dallas, Texas. Passing both grants ABOG Diplomate status.
Complete Journey: Medical Graduation → USMLE Steps 1, 2 CK, 3 → ACGME OB/GYN Residency (4 years) → Qualifying Exam (Written) → Case Log Collection → Certifying Exam (Oral) → Board Certified OB/GYN → Independent Practice / GCC Consultant Status.
Residency Requirement: 4 Years (ACGME OB/GYN Residency).
Two-Part Certification: Qualifying Examination (QE) + Certifying Examination (CE).
Board Eligibility Window: 7 years post-residency to complete both the QE and CE.
Format: 1-day computer-based written exam (~220–250 MCQs).
Duration: ~4 to 5 hours of testing time.
Fee: ~$2,195 ($400 late fee).
The QE must be passed before the candidate can begin collecting case logs for the CE.
Format: In-person Oral Examination conducted in Dallas, Texas.
Duration: ~3 hours total, examined by six examiners across three paired panels covering obstetrics, gynecology, and office practice.
Prerequisite: Candidates must collect a detailed clinical case log from their active practice following residency graduation.
Fee: ~$1,125 application fee + ~$1,275 exam fee = ~$2,400 total.
| Clinical Area | Target Weightage |
|---|---|
Obstetrics (Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Intrapartum Care, High-Risk Pregnancy) |
~30% |
Gynecology (Benign Gynecology, Operative Care, Perioperative Management) |
~30% |
Office Practice & Primary Care (Preventive Care, Routine Screening, Contraception) |
~20% |
Cross-Specialty & Subspecialty (Gyn-Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Urogynecology) |
~20% |
High-Yield Focus: Obstetric emergencies (shoulder dystocia, PPH, severe preeclampsia/eclampsia), intrapartum EFM Category I–III interpretation, AUB differential diagnosis and management, pelvic mass workup, pelvic organ prolapse.
What we offer
Full ABOG question bank for the Qualifying Exam, clinical vignette practice, oral exam case scenario walkthroughs, and mentorship with ABOG-certified specialists.
Start ABOG Prep →| Component | Fee |
|---|---|
Qualifying Exam (QE) | ~$2,195 |
Certifying Exam (CE) | ~$1,125 application + ~$1,275 exam = ~$2,400 |
Total Certification Pathway | ~$4,600 |
ABOG Diplomate status is generally recognized as a Tier 1 qualification by GCC regulatory authorities, such as the UAE's DHA and Saudi Arabia's SCFHS. In practice, this commonly means exemption from the standard licensing exam and eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification — but outcomes depend on the individual authority, the specialty, years of post-certification clinical experience, and standard credential verification (e.g., DataFlow, Good Standing Certificate). Candidates should confirm requirements directly with the relevant GCC authority before relying on Tier 1 status.