September 2026 Tip of the Month
ABOG 2026 Certifying Exam Candidates
Now that you’ve submitted your case list, the next step is to seek feedback from your local or regional consultants and colleagues. For your Obstetrics cases, consider sending them to an MFM specialist or a generalist. For Gynecology, reach out to a GYN Oncologist, Urogynecologist, or Generalist. Your Office Practice cases can be reviewed by a Generalist or REI specialist. Once you’ve sent your case list to the appropriate reviewers, be sure to set a strict deadline—two weeks is recommended—and schedule a discussion to review their feedback. In addition to these reviews, consider utilizing ABC faculty, who can assist in defending challenging cases and pinpointing key exam topics. Our resources also include a Structured Cases product, which is grouped by subject to help you fill in any topic gaps and practice the oral exam format. We offer a set of 85 cases that provide a comprehensive and cost-effective preparation tool. We strongly encourage you to register early for ABC’s Virtual Interactive Board Review Course from October 13-18 via Zoom. Please note that after September 23rd, a $150 administrative fee will apply to late registrations. This course includes an Oral Exam Workshop, which focuses on strategy and is led by faculty with extensive knowledge of the oral exam process. It’s essential to start your preparation early. Engaging with these resources sooner rather than later will give you more time to identify and prioritize the topics you need to focus on. Ensure you know your case list thoroughly. For each patient, create a copy of the case, draft a clinical summary, identify key management issues, and compile relevant references. This comprehensive approach will help you solidify your knowledge and prepare effectively for your exam.
Study Tip:
Another surefire way to learn your cases, as well as have some fun coloring, is to get out your four favorite-colored highlighters. Use the same color for ALL the cases with the following commonalities: labs, imaging, medications, and surgeries. For example, everything highlighted in blue is medication. Each area has characteristic features. In this example, for each medication, identify the generic/brand name, mechanism of action, indications, etc. Enter the data on a flash card or your phone and quiz yourself in between cases or awaiting delivery.
Subspecialty Fellows Planning for their 2026 ABOG Certifying Board Exam
After submitting your case list, you may have realized how much you’ve forgotten in your off-specialty subjects. The saying "If you don’t use it, you lose it" rings true here. Our review course is specifically designed for fellows, focusing on the essential knowledge you need for your exam. Once the exam is over, you can set that information aside, knowing you've mastered what matters. Regardless of when your exam is scheduled, there’s likely a lot to review—or in some cases, learn for the first time. We strongly recommend registering for our October 13-18 Virtual Interactive Board Review Course, where you’ll cover 95% of the material needed for your exam. In addition, we encourage you to participate in our D3 Oral Sessions.
Study Strategy:
Time is short. Remember, you are sitting for your general boards, NOT your subspecialty boards. Starting now, don't study anything in your subspecialty; focus entirely on your off-subjects. You do not need to study the exhaustive, minute detail that you are used to for your subspecialty. It will not score you any more points and is a waste of precious study time. Our Test Topics Manual will provide you with a template for an exam-focused review.
AOBOG Oral Exam Candidates
If you’re preparing for an upcoming AOBOG Oral Exam, our October 14–18 Virtual Interactive Board Review Course is an excellent opportunity for focused exam preparation. The course is also a great option for candidates who want to get an early start preparing for the April 2027 exam. All of our Mock Orals are conducted by experienced osteopathic faculty, and we consistently receive outstanding feedback for how closely our structured cases simulate the AOBOG exam. Each case is subject-based, covering areas such as Urogyn (URPS), Oncology, OB, GYN, and REI. Additionally, we offer a set of cases specific to core topics, including ultrasound, pain, sexual dysfunction, and contraception.
We are proud to be the only company offering a product that simulates the scenarios portion of your exam, featuring twenty different scenarios with subsequent questions. ABC provides the guidance you need to stay on track throughout your preparation. We also offer a strategy video in our Home Study Packages, where each core topic is examined in detail, meticulously covering potential exam topics.
Test Taking Technique:
Practice makes perfect. This is an oral exam. You can study more, but if you can't persuasively articulate, all that work is for naught. Just reach out and touch, as in the phone. The number of private mock orals is limited only by your stamina.
ABOG Continuing Certification (CC)
Remember, all articles are due by November 15th. With only two and a half months remaining, you will need to complete more than 10 articles with associated questions for the year. Additionally, it is essential to enroll in at least one practice module each year. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of your certification.
Part III: Secure Written Exam
For those in CC Year 6 who have not averaged 86% or higher on your articles, passing a written exam is mandatory. For additional preparation, our Written Questions Online provides 1,450 questions with narrative explanations and references for each answer. Additionally, our OB/GYN Q Banks offer computer-based, 50 multiple-choice questions designed to simulate the written board exam. We are dedicated to your success and are here to support you.
Test Taking Tip:
The CC Part III Exam is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam administered through Pearson VUE. In Year 6 of the Continuing Certification (CC) cycle, diplomates who meet ABOG's Performance Pathway requirements may receive credit for Part III without taking the traditional exam. Those who do not qualify must take and pass the Part III Exam. Once approved to take the exam, you will receive scheduling instructions from ABOG. Pearson VUE testing locations have limited availability and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so scheduling early is strongly recommended.
Re-Entry Candidates: The Re-Entry Exam is separate from the CC Part III Exam. Candidates who successfully pass the Re-Entry Exam must also complete all applicable annual CC requirements by
November 15 of the same year to regain certification. Be sure to stay current with your assigned CC requirements while preparing for the exam.