The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

The RCOG is a registered charity in the UK. Today, there are approximately 11,000 members of the College of whom over 50% are international. The RCOG encourages the study and advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This is conducted through postgraduate medical education and training development, and the publication of clinical guidelines and reports on aspects of the specialty and service provision. The RCOG International Office works with other international organisations to help lower maternal morbidity and mortality in under-resourced countries. Any RCOG profits arising from this meeting will be used to support their international work.

The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM)

The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organisation with affiliation to the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Asia-Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG). It was established in 1963 following the efforts of several pioneer obstetricians and gynaecologists in the Federation of Malaya. The society now has a membership of more than 850 doctors. Membership is drawn from specialists and trainees representing the government, the universities and the private sectors. The society is governed by an elected Council which represents the interests of the society.