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Re: FACOG means what?

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 14:25:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 Jul 2003, Valerie wrote: >
>Just curious... I noted that my doc had an MD and FACOG after his
>name... the other docs in the practice don't...
>
>Can anyone out there tell me what "FACOG" means? I am particularly
>curious because the senior doctor in the practice does not have the
>FACOG, (and I don't like him) so I was wondering if the FACOG is a sign
>of further education, accreditation or???
>
>--
>Valerie

>It stands for Fellow, American College of Obstetritians and Gynecologists. it means they are board certified. About 60% of OBGYN's are board certified.

I don't bother going to a doc not board certified if they've been in practice long enough to get certified. It's always a good idea to ask why they are not. Sometimes the reason is they went to a foreign medical school.

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