Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society

What Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society does

The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) is the premier professional medical society for obstetricians and gynecologists in the Philippines, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Quezon City. The society operates as a non-stock, non-profit corporation with a secretariat of approximately 17-20 staff and serves its members through a multi-pillar platform: board certification via the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PBOG), residency training oversight through the Council for Residents' Education, Enhancement and Development (CREED), and scientific publication through the Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PJOG). POGS runs continuing medical education programs, clinical practice guidelines, and major events including the Annual Convention and Midyear Convention, reaching OBGYNs across 11 regional chapters and 84 accredited hospitals nationwide.

POGS's product surface spans digital and in-person channels. The recently launched POGS Connect mobile app (2025) provides members with on-demand access to resources and community updates, complementing a digital ecosystem that includes Zoom-based webinars, Vimeo-hosted lecture series (Women First Lectures), YouTube content, and Facebook Live streaming. Educational products include evidence-based clinical practice guidelines covering topics from maternal nutrition to gender-based violence, patient safety resources, infographics, and post-graduate courses offering CPD units. The society's governance structure encompasses 20+ standing, presidential, and constitutional committees, supported by formal partnerships with the Department of Health, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and 17 affiliated subspecialty societies.

POGS generates revenue through five primary streams: recurring annual membership dues (Fellow, Junior, and Associate categories), convention and event registration fees with sponsorships, PBOG diplomate examination fees, hospital accreditation fees, and sales of publications and educational materials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and membership operates on annual billing cycles. The society's go-to-market is community-led, relying on member engagement, CME programs, and regional chapter networks rather than external sales channels. Strategic positioning is reinforced by formal coordination with the national Philippine Medical Association for CME compliance and with government agencies for regulatory and public health initiatives.

Name

Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society

Legal name

Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation), Inc.

Website

https://pogsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) is a non-profit professional medical society founded in 1946 that certifies, educates, and represents OBGYN practitioners in the Philippines through board examinations, clinical guidelines, conventions, and a national network of 11 regional chapters and 84 accredited hospitals.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from obstetricians and gynecologists across the Philippines, including Fellow, Junior, and Associate membership categories.
2. Convention and Event Registration: Revenue from Annual Convention, Midyear Convention, Post Graduate Courses, and regional events including registration fees and sponsorships.
3. Examination and Certification Fees: Fees collected for the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PBOG) diplomate examinations (Part I Written and Part II Oral).
4. Hospital Accreditation Fees: Fees for accreditation of service hospitals and residency training programs under the Committee on Hospital Accreditation for Service (CHAS).
5. Publications and Educational Materials: Sales of handbooks, guidelines documents, and potentially the Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) is a professional medical society that serves obstetricians and gynecologists in the Philippines through membership tiers (Fellow, Junior, Associate), board certification via the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PBOG) diplomate examinations, residency training oversight through CREED, and hospital accreditation of service and training programs. It also delivers continuing medical education through clinical practice guidelines, the Women First Lectures video series, the PJOG scientific journal, newsletters, and large-scale events including the Annual Convention and Midyear Convention. The society operates the POGS Connect mobile app as its member-exclusive digital channel, alongside webinars and educational resources for women's health practice in the Philippines.

Product overview

POGS operates as a professional medical society offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for obstetrics and gynecology practitioners in the Philippines. The core offerings include POGS Connect (a membership mobile application), the PBOG certification board for specialist examinations, CREED for residency training oversight, and PJOG for scientific publication. The society provides educational resources including Clinical Practice Guidelines, Women First Lectures video series, and patient safety materials. POGS organizes major conferences including the Annual Convention and Midyear Convention, along with Post Graduate Courses offering CPD units. Additional offerings include the Newsletter, Research Awards program, and webinars covering various women's health topics. The organization also maintains a network of accredited hospitals and provides clinical practice guidelines for standardizing care.

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Products and services

• POGS Connect Mobile App Member-exclusive mobile application that provides OBGYN practitioners seamless access to essential resources, educational materials, and community connection with the POGS society.
• PBOG Diplomate Examinations (Part I Written and Part II Oral) The certification and examination services administered by the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including Part I (Written) and Part II (Oral) Diplomate examinations for OBGYN specialists in the Philippines.
• CREED Residency Training Program Accreditation Residency training program accreditation and oversight delivered through the Council for Residents' Education, Enhancement and Development, supervising the training standards and accreditation of OBGYN residency programs across POGS-affiliated hospitals.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines covering topics including abortion, maternal nutrition, diabetes, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic organ prolapse, fetal congenital anomalies, gender-based violence, disaster preparedness, and patient blood management, available to OBGYN practitioners.
• Women First Lectures Video Series Video lecture series focused on cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including pathophysiology, epidemiology, screening methods, and patient stories, available to members and the public.
• Annual Convention Annual scientific conference bringing together OBGYN professionals for education, research presentations, networking, and celebration of the society's anniversary.
• Midyear Convention Mid-year professional development conference for OBGYN practitioners offering scientific programming and exhibition.
• Post Graduate Courses Continuing medical education courses offered in partnership with hospitals and institutions, providing CPD units for professional development of OBGYN practitioners.
• Membership Program (Fellow, Junior, Associate tiers) Multi-tiered membership program offering Fellow (full voting member), Junior (resident-in-training), and Associate membership categories with annual renewal, providing members access to CME, clinical guidelines, conventions, networking, advocacy representation, and the Mutual Assistance Program.
• Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PJOG) Official peer-reviewed scientific journal of POGS publishing clinical research and scientific studies in obstetrics and gynecology for the Philippine OBGYN community and broader medical research audience.
• Hospital Accreditation (Service and Residency Training) Accreditation of service hospitals and residency training programs under the Committee on Hospital Accreditation for Service (CHAS), covering 84 POGS-accredited hospitals across the Philippines as of 2026.
• Patient Safety Resources Educational materials and webinars on patient safety topics including culture of safety, hypertensive complications, TeamSTEPPS, postpartum hemorrhage, maternal sepsis, and quality improvement, for OBGYN practitioners and healthcare institutions.
• Infographics (Patient Education) Visual educational materials covering women's health topics including pregnancy demographics, breast cancer awareness, reproductive tract infections (RTI), and adolescent health (AHIP), available to members and the public.

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Philippine Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine (PSMFM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSub-specialty society affiliated with POGS, focusing on maternal-fetal medicine. Located at G/F POGS Bldg., 56 Malakas St., Diliman, Quezon City. Contact: [email protected], www.psmfm.org.
• Philippine Society of Reproductive Medicine (PSRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated subspecialty society based at the Ground Floor, POGS Building, # 56 Malakas Street, Diliman, Quezon City. Contact: [email protected], www.psrminc.org.
• Philippine Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (PSGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated society promoting gynecologic endoscopy. Contact: [email protected], www.psge-migs.org.
• Philippine Society for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (PSCPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated society focused on cervical pathology and colposcopy. Located at Unit 414 Manila Astral Towers, 1330 Taft Ave., cor. Padre Faura St., Ermita Manila.
• Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (PBOG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe official certifying body for obstetrics and gynecology specialists in the Philippines. PBOG conducts Part I (Written) and Part II (Oral) diplomate examinations and oversees hospital accreditation for residency training programs.
• Philippine Medical Association (PMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational medical association representing all physicians in the Philippines. POGS coordinates CME compliance with PMA for its members.
• Department of Health (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health agency collaborating on public health initiatives including reproductive health programs, immunization for women, and health access initiatives.
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)coreOthersGovernment regulatory body for professional licensing. POGS coordinates continuing professional development requirements with PRC.
• Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)coreOthersNational health insurance agency. POGS has a committee (POGS-PHIC) addressing issues related to PhilHealth accreditation and case rates for members.
• Society of Gynecologic Oncology of the Philippines (SGOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated society for gynecologic oncology. Contact: [email protected], sgop.org.ph.
• Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIDSOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated society addressing infectious diseases in OBGYN practice. Contact: [email protected].
• Asia Oceania Genital Infections and Neoplasia – Philippines (AOGIN-Philippines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional research organization focused on genital infections and neoplasia. Located at G/F POGS Bldg., 56 Malakas St., Diliman, Quezon City.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC): SOGC is the Canadian national OBGYN professional society delivering CME, clinical practice guidelines, and member services. It is highly comparable to POGS in mission and structure as a national specialty society for OBGYNs, differing primarily in geographic market.
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG): RANZCOG is the Australia/New Zealand OBGYN training, certification, and membership body. Like POGS via PBOG and CREED, it administers specialist examinations and accredits training hospitals, making it a directly comparable regional peer in the Asia-Pacific OBGYN society landscape.
• International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO): FIGO is the global umbrella federation of national OBGYN societies, of which POGS is a member society. FIGO sets international standards, hosts world congresses, and coordinates OBGYN practice guidelines, making it a direct peer in the global OBGYN professional society ecosystem.
• Philippine College of Physicians (PCP): PCP is the Philippine national specialty society for internists, paralleling POGS in structure (membership, conventions, subspecialty divisions, journal, accreditation). It serves as a directly comparable peer at the specialty-society level within the Philippine medical landscape.
• Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP): PAFP is another large Philippine medical specialty society delivering CME, conventions, and accreditation. It shares POGS's operating model — secretariat in Metro Manila, regional chapters, member subscriptions, and PMA-aligned CME — and is a directly comparable peer organization.
• Philippine Medical Association (PMA): PMA is the umbrella national medical association for all physicians in the Philippines. POGS coordinates CME compliance with PMA for its members, making PMA a directly analogous peer professional society at the broader (non-specialty) physician level.
• Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (AOFOG): AOFOG is the regional OBGYN federation for Asia and Oceania, organizing regional congresses and subspecialty collaborations. POGS's affiliation with AOFOG (and AOGIN-Philippines, a regional research affiliate) makes it a directly comparable national member society within the same regional federation structure.
• Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS): PPS is a Philippine national medical specialty society for pediatricians, organized similarly to POGS with membership tiers, annual conventions, subspecialty sections, and CME programs. It is a strong structural peer demonstrating how Philippine specialty societies operate within the same PMA framework.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): ACOG is the leading US professional society for OBGYNs, offering board certification, clinical guidelines, practice bulletins, CME, and advocacy. It is highly comparable to POGS as the premier national OBGYN membership and certifying body, but operates at much larger scale in the US.
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG): RCOG is the UK-based international OBGYN professional body delivering exams (MRCOG), training accreditation, clinical guidelines, and global health programs. It parallels POGS's PBOG certification and CREED training oversight functions and serves as a model for OBGYN society governance worldwide.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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