The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists begins its annual clinical meeting today in San Francisco. And so, I guess, does the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Where there was one organization, there now are two, and confusion abounds. I gather that even some ACOG members and staffers aren't sure exactly where the College leaves off and the Congress starts.
Here's "the basic explanation" I got from ACOG's press office when I inquired about the new name on the ACOG website:
The College and the Congress are two separate and distinct legal entities, although they are companion organizations.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a 501(c)(3) organization and its activities include producing the College's practice guidelines and other educational material.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a new 501(c)(6) organization that was formed December 31, 2008 and is operational as of January 1, 2010. The Congress focuses on socioeconomic, political, and grievance activities for its members.
Unbelieveable that the newer group (Congress) couldn’t have come up with another name. Did anyone think of filing a grievance with them?
Chris– It’s the same people. They’re just putting some of the organization’s functions into a different entity.
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