Grants & Awards

APGO is proud to sponsor award programs that play a major role in the advancement of health care for women. Over the years, these grants and awards have helped APGO promote faculty development and educational research activities and recognize innovative curricula and outstanding achievements in ob-gyn academic medicine. 

APGO Humanism in Teaching Award
The APGO Humanism in Teaching Award honors ob-gyn educators from APGO member departments who are outstanding role models in the teaching of ob-gyn.
The submission deadline is October 31, 2025.

Donna Wachter Clerkship Coordinator Award
This award annually recognizes outstanding Ob-Gyn Clerkship Coordinators of APGO-member departments.
The submission deadline is October 31, 2025.

Excellence in Teaching Award
The APGO Excellence in Teaching Award was established in 1992 to recognize outstanding teachers in ob-gyn medical education. More than 1,500 physician educators have received this prestigious award since its inception.
Submission deadline has passed.

Lifetime Achievement Award
The APGO Lifetime Achievement Award honors past APGO leaders who have made noteworthy contributions within the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology.

Medical Education Endowment Fund Grant Program
Provides financial support through a competitive process to APGO members to stimulate research and innovations in ob-gyn health care education.
Submission deadline has passed. 

William N.P. Herbert, MD, Promising Educator Award
This award recognizes junior faculty with demonstrated accomplishments and a potentially bright future in women's health education. 

Past Award Recipients
View past recipients of APGO awards and grants.

Form Library
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2025 Lifetime Achievement
Award Winner
Nancy Gaba, MD
Click here to watch Dr. Gaba's Award Video