Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist), Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Physician
What they 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- biology
- psychology
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Concern for Others
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
doctoral degree or
post-doctoral training
usually needed
post-doctoral training
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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