Research and Its Role in the OB-GYN Specialty

Research is one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of women’s health—and in this episode of Talking Women’s Health, we’re putting it front and center.Join us as Dr. George Macones, internationally recognized maternal–fetal medicine expert and President of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Board of Directors, sits down to explore the critical role research plays in the OB‑GYN specialty. From informing certification standards to driving innovation and improving patient care, this conversation highlights why evidence‑based medicine matters now more than ever.Dr. Macones also reflects on ABOG’s values as they relate to research, the responsibility of the specialty to advance evidence, and what it means that nearly 80% of subspecialists in a recent survey say research is essential to moving the field forward.Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or advocate for women’s health, this episode underscores how research fuels progress and why its impact is far-reaching.