{"id":1573,"date":"2018-04-18T11:27:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T16:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/obstetrics-gynecology\/?page_id=1573"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:15:19","slug":"important-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/obstetrics-gynecology\/important-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Upcoming Exams and Deadlines<\/h2>\n<div id=\"cw902007722\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"cobalt-widget\" data-loading=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mycertification.osteopathic.org\/Examination\/UpcomingPromotedTestAdministrations.aspx?board=AOBOG&#038;color=&#038;script=&#038;widget=frame&#038;ver=2.0\"\/><script>var js,p=\/^http:\/.test(document.location)?\"http\":\"https\";if(!document.getElementById(\"cobalt-wjs\")){js=document.createElement(\"script\");js.id=\"cobalt-wjs\";js.src=\"https:\/\/mycertification.osteopathic.org\/App_Themes\/Nevia\/js\/widget.js\";document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0].appendChild(js);}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--\n<strong>AOBOG Resident Webinar<\/strong>\nWebinar date: Oct. 16, 2024\n\nResidents have options in certification! All residents\u2014DOs and MDs\u2014have choices about how to pursue board certification. The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology (AOBOG) partnered with the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists (ACOOG) to host a webinar to inform and empower you to make the best choice for your career. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording and learn:\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>Why choose AOBOG certification<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>What you need to complete and when<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>What we <strong>don\u2019t<\/strong> require<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>What to expect on exam day<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"btn blue-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cme.acoog.org\/URL\/aobog24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW THE RECORDING!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<em>(An <a href=\"https:\/\/acoog.org\/general\/register_member_type.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACOOG account<\/a> is required to register. Accounts are free and easy to set up! Plus, as a resident, you are eligible for a free ACOOG membership. <a href=\"https:\/\/acoog.org\/page\/Members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more.<\/a>)<\/em>\n\n<strong>\nSpring 2025 OB\/GYN Primary Oral Exam<\/strong>\nExam date: April 25-26, 2025\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: Oct. 16, 2024 \u2013 Jan. 24, 2025 (or until cap on candidates has been reached) | <strong>Important note: As of Dec. 13, 2024, the cap on candidates has been reached. If you are interested in taking this exam, please contact <a href=\"mailto:aobog@osteopathic.org\">aobog@osteopathic.org<\/a> to inquire after joining the waitlist.\n<\/strong>First application deadline: Dec. 16, 2024 ($3,275 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 17, 2025 ($3,275 exam fee + 30% [$982.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>Spring 2025 Subspecialty Oral Exams \u2013 Gyn Oncology, MFM, REI and URPS (formerly FPMRS)<\/strong>\nExam date: April 25-26, 2025\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: Oct. 16, 2024 \u2013 Jan. 17, 2025 (or until cap on candidates has been reached)\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 16, 2024 ($3,525 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 17, 2025 ($3,525 exam fee + 30% [$1,057.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation, including case logs\/research papers, must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>2025 OB\/GYN Primary Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam date: April 30 \u2013 May 2, 2025\nLocation: Remote online proctoring\nApplication period: Oct. 16, 2024 \u2013 March 28, 2025\nFirst application deadline: March 14, 2025 ($1,175 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: March 28, 2025 ($1,175 exam fee + 30% [$352.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n<strong>UPDATE: Due to a system outage, the original first deadline of Feb. 18 and final deadline of March 19 have been moved to allow additional time for applications.<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Fall 2025 OB\/GYN Primary Oral Exam<\/strong>\nExam date: Oct. 24-25, 2025\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: April 18 \u2013 July 18, 2025 (or until cap on candidates has been reached)\nFirst application deadline: June 18, 2025 ($3,275 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: July 18, 2025 ($3,275 exam fee + 30% [$982.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>Fall 2025 Subspecialty Oral Exams \u2013 Gyn Oncology and MFM<\/strong>\nExam date: Oct. 24-25, 2025\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: April 18 \u2013 July 18, 2025\nFirst application deadline: June 18, 2025 ($3,525 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: July 18, 2025 ($3,525 exam fee + 30% [$1,057.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation, including case logs\/research papers, must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>2026 OB\/GYN Primary Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam date: April 15-17, 2026\nLocation: TBD\nApplication period: Oct. 1, 2025 \u2013 March 13, 2026\nFirst application deadline: Feb. 13, 2026 ($1,175 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: March 13, 2026 ($1,175 exam fee + 30% [$352.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>Spring 2026 OB\/GYN Primary Oral Exam\n<\/strong>Exam date: April 24-25, 2026\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: Oct. 15, 2025 \u2013 Jan. 23, 2026 (or until cap on candidates has been reached)\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 23, 2025 ($3,275 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 23, 2026 ($3,275 exam fee + 30% [$982.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n<strong>Spring 2026 Subspecialty Oral Exams \u2013 Gyn Oncology, MFM, REI and URPS (formerly FPMRS)\n<\/strong>Exam date: April 24-25, 2026\nLocation: Chicago, Illinois\nApplication period: Oct. 15, 2025 \u2013 Jan. 23, 2026\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 23, 2025 ($3,525 exam fee)\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 23, 2026 ($3,525 exam fee + 30% [$1,057.50] late fee \u2013 all required documentation, including case logs\/research papers, must be uploaded by the late application deadline)\n\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Exams and 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