A companion 501(c)(6) organization, the American
Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, was founded in 2008 and became operational in 2010. The two organizations coexist, and member individuals automatically belong to both. Both are
not-for-profit. Physician members are referred to as
fellows and use the
post-nominal letters FACOG to indicate their status. To become a fellow, a candidate must become certified by the
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an independent organization, and then nominated to the College by another fellow. Non-OBGyn professionals may join as an Allied Health Professional, but must meet their standards of education.
Obstetrics & Gynecology is the official publication of ACOG. It is popularly known as "The Green Journal". In 1986, the organization successfully challenged an anti-abortion law in
Pennsylvania before the U.S. Supreme Court in
Thornburgh v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. == Districts and Sections ==