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CAREER
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Overview
Hourly Median (2020)
$0
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-1.4% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
What Obstetricians and Gynecologists Do
Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Other Job Titles Obstetricians and Gynecologists May Have
Gynecologist, Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist), OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor), Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (OB/GYN Physician), Physician, Physician Gynecologist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (100%)
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Majors Related to Career
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