Society of Family Planning

The Society of Family Planning (SFP) is an international non-profit professional organization established in 2005 specializing in "abortion and contraception science" composed of physicians, nurses, sociologists, public health practitioners and trainees in these fields. The majority of member physicians include specialists of obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, and adolescent medicine. The organization sponsors the Society of Family Planning Research Fund that provides grants for research in abortion and contraception. This funding source was established in 2011. The Society of Family Planning supports the Fellowship in Complex Family Planning, previously known as the Fellowship in Family Planning. The fellowship is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, as a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Background The Society of Family Planning was created in 2005 by 18 founding members and 33 charter members, initially focusing on grant support for rigorous family planning research. Membership has expanded to almost 800 members as of 2017. As of 2020, the scope of the organization includes education based on clinical guidelines, research and grants, and advocacy through clinical guidelines and research. The organization holds an annual meeting called the North American Forum on Family Planning (the Forum). There are three categories of membership: Fellow, Junior Fellow, and Affiliate Fellow. In order to apply for membership, a potential applicant must be referred by a current member. Members connect to the Society and collaborate with each other through Society of Family Planning Connect.