American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
| American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) |
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| founding | 1951 in Chicago |
| Seat | Washington, DC ( ⊙ ) |
| purpose | medical society for the promotion of women's health |
| Chair | Ted L. Anderson |
| sales | $ 43,710,495 (2016) |
| Members | over 58,000 |
| Website | www.acog.org |
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ( ACOG ) is the name of the largest gynecological - obstetric society in the United States , based in Washington, DC and with over 58,000 members.
The company was the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 1951 in Chicago ( Illinois founded).
The members are as a fellow called and run the abbreviation FACOG her name. An annual two-part examination is required to become a member.
The official publication organ of the ACOG since 1953 is the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology , which is also known as "The Green Journal" .