Pediatric Surgeons
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents.
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Also called: MD (Medical Doctor), OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist), OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician), Physician
- Typical education
- Post-doctoral training
- 74% of workers surveyed
- Preparation needed
- Extensive Preparation Needed
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Programs in this directory
- 53
- that lead to this career
What obstetricians and gynecologists 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.
Typical tasks
- 1Treat diseases of female organs.
- 2Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- 3Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- 4Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- 5Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- 6Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- 7Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- 8Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- 9Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
- 10Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
Key skills
- Critical Thinking4.4/5
- Reading Comprehension4.2/5
- Active Learning4.1/5
- Active Listening4.1/5
- Complex Problem Solving4.0/5
- Judgment and Decision Making4.0/5
- Monitoring4.0/5
- Speaking4.0/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Knowledge areas
- Medicine and Dentistry5.0/5
- Biology4.7/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Psychology4.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
- Therapy and Counseling3.8/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Technology used
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
How to become one
- Education
- The most common level among workers surveyed is a post-doctoral training (74%). Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Where to study
Subjects that prepare for this career:
| Program | Institution | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | University of Alabama at Birmingham United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of South Alabama United States |
Doctoral Degree |
| Medicine | University of South Alabama United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | Arizona State University Campus Immersion United States |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Medicine | University of Arizona United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-Davis United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-Irvine United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-Los Angeles United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-Riverside United States |
Doctoral Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-Riverside United States |
Professional Degree |
| Medicine | University of California-San Diego United States |
Doctoral Degree |
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