The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. The organization was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. ACOG provides education and advocacy for women's health issues and sets standards for clinical practice in obstetrics and gynecology. The organization has over 60,000 members and is committed to improving the quality of health care for women. ACOG also publishes medical journals and provides continuing medical education for its members.