Obstetrics Member Interest Group

Established: December 2018

The Obstetrics Member Interest Group (MIG) promotes evidence-based practice in obstetrics and maternity care and help AAFP members integrate comprehensive maternity health care into their practices.

Who can join this MIG

Participation is open to any AAFP member interested in or seeking to learn more obstetrics.

Obstetrics MIG objectives

Promote evidence-based practice in obstetrics and maternity care
Suggest topics for CME activities related to obstetrics and maternity care
Help AAFP members integrate comprehensive maternity care into their practices
Serve as a resource for students, residents, and physicians who are currently practicing, or desire to practice, obstetrics
Advocate for training in obstetrics as part of the family medicine resident curriculum
Advocate for family physician privileging and practice opportunities in full-scope obstetrics and maternity care
Assist the AAFP in membership recruitment and retention of family physicians practicing obstetrics and maternity care

Long-term MIG goals

Establish a network for medical students, family medicine residents, and physicians to connect and share issues regarding practicing maternity care
Identify gaps in residency, post-residency, and CME training, as well as work through appropriate channels in order to create educational materials and workshops for these areas (i.e., C-section skills, c-hys, etc.)
Develop ready-to-use materials for physicians applying for obstetric privileges in various parts of the United States

MIG officers

Co-Chair: Zita Magloire, MD
Co-Chair: Tracy Williams, MD, FAAFP
Co-Vice Chair: Aurora Robledo, MD
Co-Vice Chair: Catherine Peony Khoo, MD
Secretary: Jessica Mercado-Ortiz, MD
New Physician: Bindusri Paruchuri, MD
Resident Representative: Aissatou Ndiaya, MD
Student Representative: Breanna Chachere
Overseen By: Commission on Health of the Public and Science