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2025 YEAR-END Diplomate Status Overview of diplomate status at the end of 2025, including the distribution of diplomates by status category.
2025 Diplomate Status
Understanding your diplomate standing
All diplomates fall into one of the categories below based on their certification year and whether they met Continuing Certification (CC) participation and performance requirements.
Time-Limited
Active & current
38,522
Met All CC Requirements
Met all requirements for both participation and performance in the CC program.
Participation deficit
1,102
Participation Deficit
Did not meet CC participation requirements and fell into the participation deficit group.*
Performance deficit
115
Performance Deficit
Did not meet CC performance requirements and fell below assessment score thresholds. This group has an additional requirement in 2026: to take and pass the Part III Exam. View here for details.
Non-Time-Limited
NTL
12,481
Non-Time-Limited Diplomates
Achieved certification prior to 1987. Diplomates in this group are not required to participate in Continuing Certification (CC).*
* May include individuals who are no longer in practice.
YEAR-END
2025 Diplomate Status
As of 2025, ABOG certifies over 52,000 active OB-GYN diplomates across time-limited and non-time-limited certification categories. The majority of diplomates maintain active time-limited certification through ongoing participation in the Continuing Certification program.
Time-Limited (TL)
38,522
Non-Time-Limited (NTL)
12,481
TL — Participation Deficit
1,102
TL — Performance Deficit
115
DIPLOMATE RECOGNITION
A Message of Congratulations to our 2025 Diplomates
ABOG CEO Amy Young, MD, shares a message recognizing diplomates who successfully completed 2025 Continuing Certification and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence in women’s health.
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