Maureen Whelihan, MD,
Named President of FOGS

Maureen Whelihan, MD, was named President of the Florida Obstetric & Gynecologic Society at its Annual Meeting held August 14-16, 2009 in Boca Raton, Florida. Since 1997, Dr. Whelihan has been in medical practice in West Palm Beach, Florida. She received her RN from the Nursing School of Wilmington, Delaware, her Bachelor of Science from Florida Atlantic University, and her MD from the University of South Florida, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. In 1997, Dr. Whelihan completed her residency at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, during which period she served as Resident Chair on the Executive Committee as well as Chief Resident.

Dr. Whelihan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Ob/Gyn. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Ob/Gyn Society, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Palm Beach County Ob/Gyn Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She has served on the board of directors of the Florida Ob/Gyn Society, the Palm Beach County Ob/Gyn Society, the Palm Beach County Medical Society and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. Dr. Whelihan was a contributor to the 6th and 7th editions of The Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides and has been a health consultant to CNBC, the Health Network, Palm Beach Post, Shape magazine, MSNBC, Vive magazine, and All You magazine. Dr. Whelihan was listed among the Top Doctors in America in 2002 and 2003, and selected for inclusion among America's Top Obstetricians & Gynecologists in 2002-2003, and 2009-2010. She was also recognized as "Woman of the Year" 2003-2004 by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Palm Beach Illustrated magazine. She is currently in private group practice at the Comprehensive Women's Medical Center of West Palm Beach, Florida. Her extensive background and commitment to excellence in medicine were key measures in her election as President of FOGS and it is anticipated that she will help the Society achieve its objectives in the coming year.