The Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society is organized for the purposes of furthering the knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology among its members; to improve obstetrical and gynecological teaching in all levels and areas of training; to improve the practice of obstetrics and gynecology in the State of Georgia by requirement of the high standards of practice and maintenance of such standards by encouragement and promotion of continuing postgraduate education; to cooperate with all agencies and organizations who seek to improve obstetrical and gynecological care in our state and to institute such measures which will serve to stimulate interest, increase knowledge, and promote fellowship among our members.
The organization has been in existence since 1951 in Georgia and is incorporated as a 501 (c) 6.
The organization is run by a volunteer statewide Board of Directors composed of OBGyn physician members. Membership is more than 900 OBGyn physicians and related subspecialists.