Obstetrician & Gynecologist

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Empower women's health through specialized care in pregnancy and reproductive health.
Make a lasting impact by ensuring safe childbirth and treating female health issues.
Experience the unique blend of medical and surgical expertise in women's care.

💰 Earn $0-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.3% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

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.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

600 Annually

Median Earnings

$239,200 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Receiving recognition

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Obstetrician & Gynecologist

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Bachelor's Degree

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