appendix U.S. Organizations Concerned With Gynecology and Women's Health Care ^202 ^217
AAGL
6757 Katella Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(800) 554-2245
http://www.aagl.org/
The AAGL vision is to serve women by advancing the safest and most efficacious diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that afford less invasive treatments for gynecologic conditions through the integration of clinical practice, research, innovation, and dialogue.
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
515 North State Street, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 755-5000
http://www.acgme.org
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is a private professional organization responsible for the accreditation of 8,887 residency education programs. Twenty-six specialty-specific committees, known as Residency Review Committees, periodically initiate revision of the standards and review accredited programs in each specialty and its subspecialties.
American Academy of Physician Assistants
2318 Mill Rd, Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-2272 www.aapa.org
The American Academy of Physician Assistants is the national professional society for physician assistants. It represents a profession of more than 86,500 certified physician assistants across all medical and surgical specialties in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, most U.S. territories, and within the uniformed services. The American Academy of Physician Assistants advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients physician assistants serve. It works to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence, and recognition of physician assistants. It also works to enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered health care.
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2915 Vine Street
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 871-1619 http://www.abog.org
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is an independent, nonprofit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States.
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology examines and certifies nearly 1,700 obstetrician-gynecologists and subspecialists in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and gynecologic oncology each year. Additionally, more than 18,000 physicians are examined annually for the purpose of maintenance of certification.American College of Nurse-Midwives
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 485-1800 http://www.midwife.org
The American College of Nurse-Midwives is the professional organization for certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives. It reviews research; administers and promotes continuing education programs; and works with organizations, state and federal agencies, and members of Congress to advance the well-being of women and infants through the practice of midwifery.
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists
8851 Camp Bowie West, Suite 275
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 377 0421 http://www.acoog.org
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists is committed to excellence in women’s health care and to the education and support of osteopathic health care providers.
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
14750 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 100
Laurel, MD 20707-5906
(800) 638-5352 http://www.aium.org/
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 9,000 physicians, ultrasonographers, scientists, students, and other health care providers. Established more than 50 years ago, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasonography in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation.
American Medical Association
515 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(800) 621-8335 http://www.ama-assn.org/
The American Medical Association is a professional medical society dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
1530 Tilco Drive, Suite C
Frederick, MD 21704
(800) 787-7227
http://www.asccp.org/
The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology is the national organization of health care providers committed to improving health through the study, prevention, diagnosis, and management of lower genital tract disorders.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
(205) 978-5000 http://www.asrm.org
American Society for Reproductive Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of the art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine through advocacy, education, and continuing medical education.
American Urogynecologic Society
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 367-1167 http://www.augs.org
The American Urogynecologic Society is dedicated to research and education in urogynecology and the detection, prevention, and treatment of female lower urinary tract disorders and pelvic floor disorders. Its members are practicing physicians, nurses, physical therapists, health care providers, and researchers from many disciplines, all dedicated to improving the uro- gynecologic health of women.
Association for Hospital Medical Education
The Council on Continuing Medical Education
109 Brush Creek Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-7321
http://www.ahme.org
The Association for Hospital Medical Education is a national nonprofit professional organization involved in the continuum of medical education. The Council on Continuing Medical Education develops professional education programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of continuing medical education providers and administrators and to facilitate the continued development of continuing medical education as a value-added educational activity that provides a positive measurable effect on the quality of health care.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc.
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80231
(800) 755-2676 http://www.aorn.org
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc., is a nonprofit membership association that represents the interests of more than 160,000 perioperative nurses by providing nursing education, standards, and clinical practice resources.
Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly WI 54136
(800) 545-0636
http://www.paobgyn.org/
The Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology works to improve the health care of women by supporting physicianphysician assistant teams who provide cost-effective, quality care to female patients and by promoting a network of communication and education between health care providers dedicated to women’s health.
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2130 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite 7
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-9560 http://www.apgo.org
The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics represents academic obstetrician-gynecologists in the United States and Canada. It offers contemporary, applicable teaching tools and resources for physicianeducators, with the ultimate goal of providing optimum health care to women.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
1901 L St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-3825 http://www.arhp.org
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals is a multidisciplinary association of professionals who provide reproductive health services or education, conduct reproductive health research, or influence reproductive health policy. The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals educates health care providers, policy makers, and the public and fosters research and advocacy to improve reproductive health.
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 740
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 673-8499
http://www.awhonn.org
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns through advocacy, research, and education.
Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology
230 W. Monroe, Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 676-3929
http://www.cucog.org
The Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology was established for the charitable and educational purposes of promoting excellence in medical education in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology. Through the unique leadership positions of its members, the organization promotes and encourages excellence in medical student, resident, and fellowship training, clinical practice, and basic and clinical research in women’s health.
Gynecologic Oncology Group
Four Penn Center
1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 225-3053 http://www.gog.org
The Gynecologic Oncology Group is a nonprofit international organization with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research in the field of gynecologic malignancies. The Group is committed to maintaining the highest standards in clinical trials development, execution, analysis and distribution of results.
Gynecologic Surgery Society
2440 M Street, NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-2046
http://www.gynecologicsurgerysociety.org
The Gynecologic Surgery Society is a professional medical association focused on the dissemination of information on advances in gynecologic surgery through conferences, meetings, and the Journal of Gynecologic Surgery.
Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
B327A-4500 Oak Street, Box 42
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
(604) 875-3459
http://www.idsog.org
The Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology is a professional society dedicated to improving women’s health care through the advancement of knowledge in infectious diseases and the facilitation of personal and collaborative relationships among investigators in infectious diseases related to women’s health care.
Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health
The George Washington University School of Public Health and
Health Services
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 994-4184
http://www.jiwh.org
The Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health is a nonprofit organization working to improve health care for women through research, dialogue, and information dissemination.
North American Menopause Society
5900 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 390
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(440) 442-7550
http://www.menopause.org
The North American Menopause Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging.
North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
19 Mantua Road
Mt. Royal, NJ 08061
(856) 423-3064
http://www.naspag.org
The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is an educational society devoted to bringing programs to health care provider groups who medically manage problems related to pediatric and adolescent gynecologic health.
North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 863-2570
http://www.naspog.org
The North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology aims to foster scholarly scientific and clinical studies of biopsychosocial aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine. The aim is broadly defined to include the psychologic, psychophysiologic, public health, sociocultural, ethical, and other aspects of such functioning and behavior.
Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Sanger Hall, 11th Floor, Room 11-029
1101 East Marshall Street
PO Box 980034
Richmond, VA 23298-0034
(804) 828-7877
www.sasgog.org
The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology was established to facilitate the exchange of information among specialists in general obstetrics and gynecology who practice in academic settings. The purpose of the Society is to foster excellence in research and education, support career development, and enhance the delivery of clinical care to promote health and prevent disease in women.
Society of Family Planning
255 South 17th Street
Suite 1102
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(866) 584.6758, ext. 301 http://www.societyfp.org/
The Society of Family Planning is dedicated to the scientific study of family planning and to providing an ongoing source of research funding for projects that are underfunded by government and industry. It works to advance family planning research and education by providing evidence-based insight to improve clinical care in the areas of contraception and abortion.
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
230 W. Monroe, Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 235-4060 http://www.sgo.org
The Society of Gynecologic Oncology is the medical specialty society for physicians trained in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers. It improves the care of women with gynecologic cancers by encouraging research, disseminating knowledge, raising the standards of practice in the prevention and treatment of gynecologic malignancies, and collaborating with other organizations interested in women’s health care, oncology, and related fields.
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
7800 Wolf Trail Cove
Germantown, TN 38183
(901) 682-2079 http://www.sgsonline.org
The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons is a select member group of over 250 physicians who are involved in the teaching and practice of advanced gynecologic surgery. The mission of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons is to promote excellence in gynecologic surgery through acquisition of knowledge and improvement of skills, advancement of basic and clinical research, and professional and public education.
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2188
(202) 863-2476 http://www.smfm.org
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is dedicated to the promotion and expansion of education in obstetric perinatology and the exchange of new ideas and research in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.
Society for Reproductive Investigation
888 Bestgate Rd., Suite 420
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-1143
http://www.sgionline.org
The Society for Reproductive Investigation is a scientific organization with members throughout the world. Its mission is to promote excellence in reproductive sciences through research, education, and advocacy.