Expert instructors in gynecology typically possess a medical degree, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Many also have additional certifications or fellowship training in subspecialties such as reproductive endocrinology, maternal-fetal medicine, or gynecologic oncology. They are often members of professional organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) or the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).