Darney/Landy Fellow
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
The 2026-2027 Darney/Landy Fellow position is a one-year, post-Complex Family Planning Fellowship placement honoring the clinical excellence of Phil Darney, MD, and the collaborative advocacy of Uta Landy, PhD. Open to obstetrician-gynecologists trained by the Complex Family Planning Fellowship/Fellowship in Family Planning, this position offers individuals the opportunity to support the advancement of ACOG’s work on abortion and contraception; develop a deep knowledge of and relationship with ACOG; cultivate networks within the family planning community and across the specialty; and build advocacy, leadership, and management skills. The Darney/Landy Fellow will be based within ACOG’s Practice Division, in the Reproductive Health Access department.
Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.
This position is contingent on 2026-2027 grant funding, with an appointment start date that is flexible but should ideally begin in August 2026. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV by November 24, 2025.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as an internal clinical consultant and family planning content expert as needed by divisions and departments across ACOG, including the Practice Division, Federal Affairs, State Legislative Affairs, Patient Ed, Legal, and Communications
- Provide clinical expertise and comment, as needed, for externally facing media and other inquiries, including responding to interview and other media requests
- Participate in meetings of ACOG Committees and Work Groups that develop clinical guidance on abortion, contraception, and early pregnancy loss; assist with document and resource development and review, literature reviews, and implementation activities
- Serve as a clinical expert and trainer for departmental programs on a variety of topics, including manual vacuum aspiration, medication abortion, self-managed abortion, effective conversations about abortion, and immediate postpartum LARC
- Provide periodic briefings for ACOG staff, leadership, and partner organizations on emergent issues in reproductive health care
- Support efforts to develop ACOG members into formidable physician advocates and leaders
- Represent ACOG at professional meetings, conferences, coalitions, and reproductive health care events
Education/Experience:
Eligible candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible obstetrician-gynecologists and have graduated from the Complex Family Planning Fellowship/Fellowship in Family Planning.
Our Perks
Paid Parental Leave – Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace – Flexible work schedule – Commuting Allowance – Generous Paid Time Off – Holiday Pay – Life Insurance – Community Volunteering Opportunities – Generous 401(k) Company Contributions – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!
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