Monday, 7 November 2016

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Names Dr. Wilma I. Larsen an Associate Executive Director

DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2016/PRNewswire/ - The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Board of Directors has named Wilma I. Larsen, MD, as an Associate Executive Director starting March 1, 2017. In this new part, she will concentrate on coordinating the accreditation and Maintenance of Certification examinations and evaluation forms.

Dr. Larsen is as of now the Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor Scott and White Health in Temple, Texas. She additionally is an Associate Professor and the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) cooperation program executive in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Texas An and M Health Sciences Center College of Medicine.

"Dr. Larsen has indicated extraordinary authority as an instructor and clinician, and she shares our dedication to setting up accreditation principles and procedures to guarantee that diplomates have the learning and aptitudes to give top notch mind," said Dr. Deborah A. Driscoll, MD, President of the ABOG Board of Directors. "Her support in ABOG exam advancement and as a claim to fame and subspecialty confirmation analyst will be significant as we endeavor to keep up fabulous evaluation programs."

"Dr. Larsen has demonstrated incredible authority all through her military, scholastic and clinical vocation," said Dr. Larry Gilstrap, MD, ABOG Executive Director. "Her clinical skill as an expert and FPMRS subspecialist and solid scholarly research foundation will help us push ahead to serve our diplomates and at last their patients."

"ABOG has given an exceptional chance to add to our calling in another and special way," said Dr. Larsen. "We should dependably try to have significant and pertinent appraisals in the quick changing universe of present day Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Care. I share ABOG's dedication to keeping on growing elevated requirements for confirmation to guarantee that ladies in our nation get excellent care."

Dr. Larsen is board confirmed by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both general Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is likewise a kindred of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).

About Dr. Larsen

Dr. Larsen is an alum of the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. She finished her medicinal degree at the Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD and her residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Larsen has been the beneficiary of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and various different honors for her military administration.

Dr. Larsen has served as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for Women's Health and also the Department Chair of Tripler Army Medical Center. She has served on various councils for the ACOG and as of now sits on their Executive Board as a Fellow-on the loose.

She has a particular enthusiasm for Quality and is the Principal Investigator at Baylor Scott and White for the American Urogynecologic Society Quality Improvement and Outcomes Research Network. Dr. Larsen is an individual from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, the American Urogynecologic Society and the International Urogynecological Association.

She serves as an analyst in both the general OB GYN and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery oral affirmation examinations.

About ABOG

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a free, non-benefit association that ensures obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. Established in 1930, the ABOG is one of 24 claim to fame Boards perceived by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Situated in Dallas, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is the affirming body for 45,000 diplomates in the United States and Canada. ABOG administers a consistent Maintenance of Certification process.

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