Talking Women's Health

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...

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...

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 pa...

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 specialt...

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...

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 i...

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 th...

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. Toge...