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Why is the lead on this page so different from American College of Pediatricians?What is the difference between the organizations? Why is one called a “conservative advocacy group?” well the other is called a “ US Professional organization”? Is there any reason for such contrast, as they seem like(based solely on what I read in their articles)they are the same in all areas except for membership number and political position. Can someone please explain? I will post a mirror version of this question On the talk page of the referenced article. Cannolorosa (talk) 23:50, 18 September 2024 (UTC)Reply
This organization is a professional association which trains physicians in medical science. The other is a political advocacy organization.
Both organizations engage in advocacy and are 501(c)(3) organizations. Why does publishing a journal mean anything? The lead also says it’s a professional organization which do not educate in a scholarly sense.I could not find anything in the article saying it trains, obstetricians or gynecologists. Cannolorosa (talk) 19:13, 19 September 2024 (UTC)Reply
@Cannolorosa: I would like for Wikipedia to make the difference between such organizations very apparent, but I am not sure what information is best to share.
ACOG is a professional society. Like all the other societies, it does not train physicians; however, practically all medical schools who do training in this field follow ACOG recommendations. I am just guessing, but I expect that about half of the physicians in this specialty in the United States are members of this organization. Any physician in this specialty studied their works. The ACOG journal looks like billions of dollars spent every year. There is no way to produce a journal like that without having a lot of paid professionals collaborating to do funded research every year. The other organization looks like it has nearly zero access to money or a support network.
Here is a typical publication from one and the other
Rosenstein, Melissa G.; Chang, Shen-Chih; Tucker, Curisa M.; Sakowski, Christa; Leonard, Stephanie A.; Main, Elliott K. (1 August 2024). "Evaluation of Statewide Program to Reduce Cesarean Deliveries Among Nulliparous Individuals With Singleton Pregnancies at Term Gestation in Vertex Presentation". Obstetrics & Gynecology. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005696.
One is science, and the other is pseudoscience. Almost all scientists would take a glance then agree. The journal is proof of connection to hundreds of hospitals and universities, and tens of thousands of very competitive, independent professionals who are able to speak up if they see anything incorrect. Bluerasberry (talk)19:52, 20 September 2024 (UTC)Reply
