It was no surprise that the Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) booth was one of the most popular at the Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in Washington, D.C., in early May. OBHG has been a familiar presence at ACOG for years, joining with hundreds of clinicians and hospital leaders in their commitment and leadership toward advancing women’s health nationwide.
Energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm for women’s health
As always, the OBHG crew kept busy networking with longtime colleagues and friends (many of whom were lured to the booth by the promise of cold-brewed coffee). But what made this year’s meeting especially memorable was the number of medical students and residents who visited the OBHG booth, curious about life as an OB hospitalist.
In conversations at the booth, and at the happy hour hosted by OBHG, a theme emphatically emerged, busting the myth that hospitalist work was mostly for clinicians retired from private practice. Our team found that more and more young residents and students are seriously considering beginning their careers with OBHG.
“I loved how many medical students were there, already committed to a career in women’s health,” said OBHG Market Medical Director Dr. Lillian Morris. “Their excitement was infectious, and their interest in the type of care OBHG provides gave me hope for the future.”
“It was an energized crowd,” agreed Market Medical Director Dr. Tina Hendrick. “We were much busier than I expected, as so many providers and students had questions.”
“One of the most energizing parts of ACOG was the meaningful conversations we had with providers at every stage of their career. From seasoned providers to medical students, we had great conversations about how OBHG supports and advances women’s care.”
Senior Clinical Recruiter Brooklyn Roberts
Keeping maternal health access top of mind
Another topic on attendees’ minds was maternal health access. No longer a distant concern, maternal care deserts were front and center at the meeting, noted OBHG Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Lisa Bukovac.
“But what struck me was how quickly those conversations moved beyond the ‘what’ to the ‘how,’” said Dr. Bukovac in her LinkedIn recap of the meeting. “Unbundling obstetric payments, rethinking delivery models, figuring out what is actually sustainable for both patients and providers. There is a shared recognition that what has worked in the past is not enough for what is ahead.”
“[ACOG] always brings energy, but this year felt different. It felt like a moment where a lot of threads started to come together.”
Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Lisa Bukovac
Beyond the convention floor, the ACOG meeting – celebrating its 75th anniversary – provided plenty of networking and educational opportunities in presentations, discussions, and other cutting-edge programming, including an emphasis on menopause management. A keynote address by former First Lady Michelle Obama highlighted the weekend.
“ACOG afforded us the invaluable opportunity to connect with hundreds/thousands of leaders in healthcare and engage in meaningful conversations that will ultimately shape the future of women’s health,” said OBHG Senior Clinical Recruiter Hillary Driver.
The OBHG team left the nation’s capital inspired, energized, and more committed than ever to supporting OB/GYNs and improving maternal outcomes through hospital-based care – and looking forward to continuing the connections at the 2027 ACOG meeting in Los Angeles.
Make plans to join us in Los Angeles for ACOG 2027!
The 2027 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting will take place May 21-23 in Los Angeles.