Correct way to cite "OB-GYN?"

[Tribeca]

Quick question, peeps.

I'm mentioning a ob-gyn practice in my personal statement as part of my experience. Is there a "proper" way of citing it (i.e., should I put "obstetrics and gynecology practice" or should "Ob-Gyn practice" suffice? If so, should I use all caps (OB-GYN) or small caps? Is it a dash in between or a slash? Sorry if I'm nitpicking. Just wanna make sure.

Thanks in advance!

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[Wanna_B_Scutty]

A quick check of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reveals that they use the abreviation "Ob-Gyn." Thus, I would do as they do.
http://www.acog.org/

Good luck with your personal statement!

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

If you're not struggling to keep your PS below the character limit (good luck with that one), I recommend not using the abbreviation. That would certainly alleviate your concern about whether or not it is appropriate - can't go wrong with it.

Best of luck to you!

 

[blakemd]

I think that it sounds better spelled out. You should also probably avoid using abbreviations since it's formal writing.

So to answer your question, you should put "obstetrics and gynecology practice".

 

[LizzyM]

on the other hand, if you run up against the character limitation, no adcom member I know has ever slighted an applicant for using Ob-gyn or OB-GYN. It is a common enough abbreviation that even lay people use it.