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Strategic Involvement with ACOG & Its Impact

with Dr. Sivani Aluru

Learn how ACOG turns advocacy into action, supports clinicians, and creates community. Plus, get tips on how you can get involved. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Sivani Aluru from Endeavor Health in Chicago shares her journey and involvement with ACOG, from her medical school days to her current role as the national JFCAC Chair.

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Ep 105 Strategic Involvement with ACOG & Its Impact with Dr. Sivani Aluru
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2026, February 10). Ep. 105 – Strategic Involvement with ACOG & Its Impact [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Sivani Aluru on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Sivani Aluru is an OBGYN practicing at Endeavor Health in Naperville, Illinois.

Dr. Amy Park on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast

Dr. Amy Park is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a co-host of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast.

Synopsis

Dr. Aluru describes her experiences on various task forces, including the ACOG 75th Anniversary Task Force, and emphasizes the importance of education, advocacy, and community within the organization. She offers insights into the challenges and benefits of participating in ACOG, provides tips for getting involved, and highlights the ongoing efforts to address critical issues in women's health. The conversation also touches on adapting to the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and the value of staying organized and connected in a demanding field.

Find out what ACOG is working on, how it benefits patient care, how it benefits provider education and resources, how it builds community. Get involved! Go to meetings! There are so many roles. If you don’t get your role on the first go, try again. Showing up is huge!

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:41 - Residency and Early Involvement in ACOG
07:29 - Advocacy and Government Affairs
18:40 - Balancing Professional and Organizational Work
24:28 - Listening to Members' Needs
26:36 - Challenges and Value of ACOG Membership
29:00 - The Importance of In-Person Meetings
34:45 - ACOG's Legislative Advocacy and Future Plans
35:48 - Advice for Getting Involved with ACOG
40:16 - Conclusion

Resources

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
https://www.acog.org/

ACOG CAARE Delegation https://www.acog.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusive-excellence/collective-action-strategy/caare-delegation

ACOG CREOG (Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology) https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/creog/about

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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