About American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional membership organization for obstetrician-gynecologists and related health professionals. Founded in 1951, it supports a community of more than 60,000 members, including medical students, residents, practicing and retired physicians, and professionals in related fields. Its work centers on supporting members and advancing equitable, evidence-based obstetric and gynecologic care.
ACOG provides members with expert-reviewed clinical practice guidelines, management tools, career development resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. It also offers continuing medical education resources and materials intended to support professional practice. Through committees, specialized programs, and initiatives, members can contribute to the development of standards and efforts to improve ob-gyn health care.
The organization also shares health information with the public. Its patient-facing website, Every Stage Health, offers accessible ob-gyn information informed by ACOG guidance, with the aim of helping patients take a more active and informed role in their health. ACOG’s official publication, Obstetrics & Gynecology, has served as its journal since 1953.
ACOG advocates for the needs of its members and the ob-gyn profession, and works on initiatives intended to improve care and health outcomes. Its stated mission is to support members in improving the lives of people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care, their families, and communities. Its vision is a world where exceptional and respectful care is accessible to all.
ACOG identifies excellence, integrity, accountability, respect, and equity as its core values. It states a commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture grounded in justice for members, patients, and communities. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, with a leadership team overseeing day-to-day operations and advancing strategic priorities.
ACOG is headquartered in Washington, DC. Its public contact information includes a general phone line and department-specific email addresses. The organization’s careers page describes its team as driven and member-focused, united by the goal of advancing exceptional and respectful obstetric and gynecologic care.
