Retired, Semi-Retired, and Disabled Physicians
A Fellow in good standing may request to be Fellow Senior Status or Life Fellow due to advancing age, illness, or other sufficient reason. Fellows wishing to attain this status must submit an application.
Please see the requirements to determine which category you qualify for. An application cannot be retroactive. Processing time can take up to two weeks.
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Fellow Senior Status/Fellow Senior Status Disabled
Life Fellow/Life Fellow Disabled
Fellow Senior Status/Fellow Senior Status Disabled
To qualify for Fellow Senior Status you must have:
- Completed 25 years of active Fellow status
- Attained the ago of 60
- Part-time engagement in any professional activity
If you are temporarily or partially disabled from performing the professional activities of a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist you may qualify for Fellow Senior Status Disabled. This requires current written documentation from a disability insurance carrier or treating physician.
Requirements
Fellow Senior Status membership will remain active as long as the following requirements are met:
- Maintain an active and unrestricted medical license
- Keep membership dues up to date
- Board certified and Maintenance of the Certification in obstetrics, gynecology, or both from one of the Boards recognized by the College Board of Directors. Review the accepted Boards.
Privileges
Fellow Senior Status members will have the continued rights and privileges of a Fellow, including the ability to use the initials FACOG and to vote and hold office.
Dues
National dues are assessed annually.
Life Fellow/Life Fellow Disabled
To qualify for Life Fellow membership you must have:
- Completed 25 years of active Fellow status
- Attained the age 65
- Fully retired from the clinical practice of medicine and surgery
If you are permanently and totally disabled from performing the professional activities of a board-certified obstetrician–gynecologist, you may qualify for Life Fellow Disabled membership. This requires current written documentation from disability insurance carrier or treating physician.
Requirements and Dues
To maintain Life Fellow membership, you must fulfill the annual obligation:
- Life Fellows joining after June 30, 2020, are assessed a $25 annual membership fee and have the option to opt-in to Life Fellow membership plus ACOG Obstetrics & Gynecology (the Green Journal) for $95 annually.
- Life Fellows who joined in 2019 or earlier are not assessed a membership fee, however, may opt-in to ACOG Obstetrics & Gynecology (the Green Journal) for a subscription fee of $95 annually. They are also required to check in annually.
Privileges
Life Fellow members may:
- Vote
- Continue to use the FACOG initials
- Serve on commissions, committees and task forces
Life Fellow members may not hold office or serve on the Committee on Nominations.