Our Purpose
Founded in 1977 with the assistance of prominent members of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO), the Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Inc., (AMGO) was formed to facilitate communication and networking among administrators and managers of academic departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in medical schools throughout the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to improve the productivity and success of individuals who manage the administrative and business functions of an academic department or division in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our goal is to foster the professional development and career satisfaction of academic OB/GYN administrators by enhancing the leadership and professional skills among our members and support their role in the health delivery system.
Goals & Objectives
The goals of the Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics are to strengthen professional management skills and improve health care delivery within academic OB/GYN departments across the United States and Canada.
Our Objectives:
- To promote the concept of professional management
- To provide a forum for discussion of management and administrative issues
- To provide a mechanism for exchange of information, and
- To network and collaborate with other organizations in accomplishing these goals
Board of Directors
AMGO is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board is charged with the general direction and promotion of the Association's affairs. The BOD fiduciary duty includes the duty to exercise care in the management of member fees, monitoring financial reports and loyalty to the objectives of the organization. Specific assignments and policy implementation are delegated to various committees within the organization. We encourage AMGO members to communicate with committee members and the Board of Directors. It is through this interaction that the needs and interests of AMGO's membership can be fully realized and meet the expectations of our members.
Here you will find more information on our Board of Directors.
