Meanings below come from the directory's program records and official sources. Always confirm the credential with the program.
OBGYN fellowship abbreviations and what they mean
Use this list to decode the terms you see on program pages: CMFM, BFMC, DFMSA, MFM, REI, FPMRS, MIGS and more.
CMFM: Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine
In Australia and New Zealand, CMFM is the RANZCOG subspecialty training pathway in maternal-fetal medicine. Directory records naming it: Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM) Subspecialty Training (Australia).
BFMC: Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre
A fetal medicine centre in Bangalore, India, that offers a residential fetal medicine fellowship. Fellowship in Fetal Medicine (Residential Program) (India).
DFMS / DFMSA: Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée (DFMS) and diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée approfondie (DFMSA)
French specialist training diplomas for physicians trained outside the French system; DFMSA is the shorter, more advanced track. Directory records: DFMS / DFMSA — Medical Gynaecology (France); DFMS / DFMSA — Obstetrics and Gynaecology (France).
FMF: Fetal Medicine Foundation
A UK-based charity that runs clinical fellowships in fetal medicine. FMF Clinical Fellowship in Fetal Medicine (United Kingdom).
FNB: Fellowship of National Board
A post-doctoral training qualification awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in India, including reproductive medicine. The directory lists 25 FNB programs.
MFM: Maternal-fetal medicine
Subspecialty care of high-risk pregnancy, also called perinatology.
REI: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Subspecialty covering hormonal disorders, infertility and assisted reproduction.
FPMRS: Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
The U.S. name for urogynecology subspecialty training, covering pelvic floor disorders.
MIGS: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Advanced laparoscopic, robotic and hysteroscopic surgery for benign disease, often including endometriosis.
CBG: Complex benign gynecology
A broader, often renamed, form of MIGS training for advanced non-malignant gynecologic disease.
PAG: Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Gynecologic care for children and adolescents.
Gyn onc: Gynecologic oncology
Subspecialty treating cancers of the female reproductive tract; searched as OBGYN oncology.
Frequently asked questions
What does CMFM mean?
CMFM stands for Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine, the RANZCOG subspecialty training pathway in Australia and New Zealand.
What is the full form of BFMC?
BFMC stands for Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre, a fetal medicine training centre in Bangalore, India.
What is DFMSA?
DFMSA is the diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée approfondie, a French specialist training diploma; DFMS is the longer version. Duration depends on the approved placement.
What is the difference between MIGS and complex benign gynecology?
MIGS describes an operative approach; complex benign gynecology can be broader. Program names vary, so check the curriculum.