ACOG Announcements

Declared candidates for national office for May 2013-May 2014, listed by office.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:32:21 -0500

Declared candidates for national office for the term May 2013 to May 2014 are listed by office. They will appear before the Committee on Nominations and interested members at the National Officer Candidates Forum on May 9 at the 2012 Annual Clinical Meeting in San Diego, CA. The forum is open to all Congress and College members. Procedures for members seeking to attain a national office are available online.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine is offering certification in Obesity Medicine, ACOG Fellows could be eligible. ACOG is represented by Raul Artal, MD, FACOG.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:19 -0500

The newly established American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) is offering certification in the subspecialty of Obesity Medicine. ACOG Fellows which meet certain requirements could be eligible for board certification in Obesity Medcine. ACOG is represented on the ABOM board of directors by Raul Artal M.D.,FACOG,FACSM. Details regarding examination requirements and additional information can be found at: www.abom.org.

Take the 2012 Professional Liability Survey Now!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:02 -0500

Data from this survey plays a critical role in educating lawmakers and the public about the liability crisis and its negative effect on access to health care for women across the country.

New research fellowship opportunities now available.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:11:09 -0500

The College's Research Fellowships Program provides our members with the opportunity to expand on their knowledge in therapeutic areas within the scope of women's healthcare. We are proud to fund innovative research by exemplary young physicians who are committed to progressing women's health.

Candidates for national offices for May 2013 to May 2014 are being sought. Please read the nomination procedures that include the summary statement format.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:30 -0500

Candidates for national offices for the Congress and the College year May 2013 - May 2014 are being sought. Please read the Nomination Procedures that include the summary statement format. Position Descriptions and Criteria for Elective Office are available online.

ACOG Committee on Nominations selects slate of national officers for May 2012 to May 2013. The nominees and their biosketches are available for your review.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:51 -0500

On November 19, 2011, the Committee on Nominations selected the following slate of national officers for May 2012 to May 2013.

Comment on ASCCP/CAP Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology Standardization draft recommendations until February 12.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:24 -0500

Comment on ASCCP/CAP Lower Anogenital Squamous Terminology Standardization draft recommendations until February 12.

Pfizer announces recall of 28 lots of Lo-Ovral/28 and generic version.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:07 -0500

Pfizer announces recall of 28 lots of Lo-Ovral/28 and generic version.

Get a preview of the Annual Clinical Meeting with the February 2012 issue of the ACOG Today newsletter.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:40:49 -0500

Get a preview of the Annual Clinical Meeting with the February 2012 issue of the ACOG Today newsletter.

2012-2015 District and Section Fellow Election Results are now available online.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:40:33 -0500

2012 District and Section Fellow Electrion Results.

ASCCP, ACS, and ASCP to issue cervical cancer screening guidelines at ASCCP's 2012 Biennial Meeting.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:27:50 -0500

Register now for the ASCCP 2012 Biennial Scientific meeting, March 15-17 in San Francisco. Highlights include the new guidelines for cervical cancer screening from the American Cancer Society, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

The January issue of Monthly Member E-Source is now online.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:32:34 -0500

Welcome to the ACOG “Monthly Member E-Source.” You will be able to select and click on an item from the list of contents. The items will either direct you to a document in this issue or will direct you to a location on the ACOG website.

FDA directs urogynecologic mesh companies to study safety and effectiveness; recommendations for clinicians unchanged.

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:16:46 -0500

On January 4, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new action requiring manufacturers of urogynecologic surgical mesh devices to complete postmarket surveillance studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of these products. The FDA issued 88 postmarket study orders to 33 manufacturers of urogynecologic surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and 11 postmarket study orders to seven manufacturers of single-incision mini-slings for stress urinary incontinence.

American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology/American Cancer Society/American Society for Clinical Pathology draft recommendations on screening for cervical cancer now available for comment

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:38:37 -0500

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft recommendations on screening for cervical cancer now available for comment.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:38:09 -0500

Smoking Cessation for Pregnancy and Beyond: a newly updated interactive multimedia program for clinicians.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:37:34 -0500

www.smokingcessationandpregnancy.org is a newly updated interactive multimedia program based on the “Virtual Practicum” model for clinicians of women who are pregnant or in their reproductive years.

The Preliminary Program for the 2012 Annual Clinical Meeting, held May 5-9 in San Diego, is now online.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:19:01 -0500

ACOG will hold its 60th Annual Clinical Meeting in San Diego, California from May 5-9, 2012. Over the years, the Committee on Scientific Program has produced outstanding up-to-date sessions and symposia. This year's Annual Clinical Meeting will excel with more state-of-the-art hands-on sessions, instructive postgraduate courses, informative poster sessions, engaging clinical seminars and many extra- curricula activities. The 2012 Educational Program will address topics of interest, relevance and concerns that continuously reflect the advancement of health care for women worldwide.

Check out what Barbra Streisand has to say about women and heart disease in the new issue of ACOG’s pause magazine.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:24:52 -0500

Check out what Barbra Streisand has to say about women and heart disease in the new issue of ACOG's pause magazine.

Welcome to the new ACOG website. The website has been redesigned to provide better site organization and structure, including an enhanced search engine for faster and easier access to specific website content.

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:13:36 -0500

The College is seeking an Associate Editor, Statistics of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Please review the announcement. Applications are due no later that March 15, 2012.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:52:03 -0500

Information Update on 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (17P) from the College and SMFM.

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:44:17 -0400

Check out the new ACOG President's Blog with Dr. Martin's comments on timely issues in women's health. Be sure to subscribe.

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:21:52 -0400