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Talking Women's Health

ABOG Studios

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Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 9

Talking Women’s Health is an insightful, balanced, and informative podcast where OB-GYN leaders discuss current topics that impact patient care. Join host Amy Young, MD, and CEO of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as she engages with experts in the field to share observations and critical perspectives about subjects within the specialty and subspecialties. In its role as a national certifying body, ABOG engages and collaborates with several OB-GYN organizations to ensure delivery of certification offerings that adhere to evidence-based medical data.

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Evolving Certification: A Look Inside the ACE Pilot

Season 2 · Episode 9

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 19:12

How is Continuing Certification evolving?
In this episode of Talking Women’s Health, Dr. Amy Young is joined by Dr. Kenneth Kim, Associate Executive Officer and Chief of Medical Practice and Certification Innovation at ABOG, and Dr. Pooja Shivraj, ABOG’s Chief of Assessments, for a deeper look inside the ACE Pilot.

Together, they break down what the ACE Pilot is, why it was developed, and how its personalized approach supports continuous learning and physician mastery.

The conversation also explores how ACE connects to patient care, what makes this model different, and what comes next as ABOG evaluates the pilot and considers the future of continuing certification.

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Research and Its Role in the OB-GYN Specialty

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 23:09

Research is one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of women’s health—and in this episode of Talking Women’s Health, we’re putting it front and center.

Join us as Dr. George Macones, internationally recognized maternal–fetal medicine expert and President of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Board of Directors, sits down to explore the critical role research plays in the OB‑GYN specialty. From informing certification standards to driving innovation and improving patient care, this conversation highlights why evidence‑based medicine matters now more than ever.

Dr. Macones also reflects on ABOG’s values as they relate to research, the responsibility of the specialty to advance evidence, and what it means that nearly 80% of subspecialists in a recent survey say research is essential to moving the field forward.

Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or advocate for women’s health, this episode underscores how research fuels progress and why its impact is far-reaching.

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The Value of Certification

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 20:02

In Episode 7 of “Talking Women’s Health,” host Dr. Amy Young welcomes Dr. Gabriella (Gabey) Gosman, ABOG’s Associate Executive Officer and Chief of Medical Affairs, for a dynamic conversation on the value of board certification in OB-GYN.

Together, they explore why certification matters, the eligibility requirements, and what the lifelong commitment to mastery and continuing education is all about. Through candid, back-and-forth questions, Amy and Gabey share personal insights and discuss how assessments are evolving and helping to shape the standards of care in obstetrics and gynecology.

Whether you’re a provider, resident, or patient, this episode offers key takeaways on the importance of certification and what it means for science-based, quality care.

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The Value of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) as a Subspecialty

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 21:02

In this episode of the Talking Women’s Health Podcast, host Dr. Amy Young sits down with three trailblazing leaders in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) to explore the evolution of this vital field. Currently recognized as a Focused Practice Designation by ABOG, PAG is on the path to becoming a formal subspecialty—reflecting its distinct scientific foundation and the unique needs of its patient population.

Joining the conversation are:

Dr. Jennifer Dietrich, Tenured Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of PAG at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Nichole Tyson, Clinical Professor at Stanford University and Chief of PAG at Stanford Children's Hospital.

Together, they unpack the definition of PAG, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration—especially between gynecologists and pediatric surgeons—and the risks when such collaboration is absent. The episode culminates in a compelling discussion on the value of subspecialty designation, highlighting how it would enhance care for young patients with complex reproductive health needs.

Tune in for a candid and insightful look at the future of PAG and the leaders driving its transformation.

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Understanding the Distinct Roles of 3 Authoritative OB-GYN Entities

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, September 19, 2025 • Duration 31:32

In this episode of the Talking Women’s Health Podcast, host Dr. Amy Young welcomes two distinguished guests—Dr. Sandra E. Brooks, CEO of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and Dr. Meredith Alston, Chair of the ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology Review Committee—to unpack the distinct yet interconnected roles of three authoritative organizations shaping the OB-GYN specialty: ABOG, ACOG, and ACGME.

Together, they explore:

The unique missions and responsibilities of each organization
How collaboration across these entities advances the field
Innovative strategies to support OB-GYN trainees and practicing physicians

Listeners will gain clarity on how these organizations operate “in their own lanes” while working in tandem to elevate care, education, and professional standards in women’s health. The episode concludes with powerful takeaways from each guest on what providers and patients should understand about the value of these institutions.

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Increasing Outreach, Clarity, and Unity Across the OB-GYN Landscape

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 25:37

In this episode, Dr. Amy Young welcomes Dr. Allen Ghareeb, a 2nd year fellow in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Washington and the former Junior Fellow College Advisory Council Chair on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Together these physicians energetically explore how ABOG can strengthen its outreach and connection—particularly to Junior Fellows—and also clarify its role within the broader OB-GYN ecosystem. The conversation covers several substantive topics including:

Strategies for deepening engagement with Junior Fellows.

How ABOG’s role compares to other key organizations like ACOG and ACGME.

The importance of evidence-based board certification in an era of social media and unregulated medical guidance.

Dr. Ghareeb offers incredible insights from his leadership experience and digital-native perspective and includes thoughts on the importance of unity across the specialty during a time of unprecedented challenges facing OB-GYN physicians.

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Professionalism in the Workplace

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, May 30, 2025 • Duration 26:33

In this episode of "Talking Women's Health," host Amy Young, MD, is joined by Gabriella Gosman, MD, Associate Executive Director and Chief of Medical Affairs for ABOG, and her colleague, Kenneth H. Kim, MD, Associate Executive Director and Chief of Medical Practice and Certification Innovation at ABOG.

Listen in as these three ABOG leaders discuss professionalism in the workplace, specifically in the sometimes challenging and stressful settings where delivery of excellent patient care is everyone’s utmost goal. Dr. Young and her guests cover the importance of professionalism with respect to patient interactions, with medical colleagues, and well as with medical staff at all levels of patient care settings, and even with ABOG staff.

They also touch on the criticality of face-to-face communication or phone conversations to ensure clarity and alignment on patient care in a digital-first world, where emails and text messages have seemingly overtaken both work and personal lives.

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Chatting about Leadership and Surgical Training with Ronald Alvarez, MD, MBA

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 29:39

In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned leader in the OB-GYN specialty, Dr. Ronald Alvarez, to explore his journey and insights into leadership within the field. From learning about his past impactful role as President of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS) to addressing critical issues like surgical training and the maldistribution of OB-GYN specialists, we dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of women's healthcare.

Tune in as we discuss the role of AGOS, concerns around current surgical training practices, and potential solutions to ensure a more balanced distribution of OB-GYN professionals across the country.

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The History and Value of Complex Family Planning

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 34:33

In this episode of "Talking Women's Health," host Amy Young, MD, is joined by distinguished guests Uta Landy, MD, Phil Darney, MD, and Courtney Schreiber, MD, who also serves on ABOG’s Board of Directors.

Complex Family Planning (CFP) is a subspecialty within obstetrics and gynecology dedicated to providing comprehensive reproductive health care for patients with complex medical conditions.

Together, these experts in the field explore the history of CFP and the value it offers both specialty providers and patients within the OB-GYN specialty. Drs. Landy and Darney are widely regarded as pioneers of CFP, having worked diligently over many years to establish the requirements necessary to secure CFP's recognition as an ABOG subspecialty.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that dives into the evolution of CFP, its significance in modern healthcare, and the impactful work being done by experts in the industry.

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