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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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.

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Median pay

≥$239,200
Median annual pay for Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

1.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

21,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical additional preparation: Internship/residency.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Speaking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Medicine and Dentistry
  2. 2Biology
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Psychology
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Therapy and Counseling

Abilities

  1. 1Problem Sensitivity
  2. 2Inductive Reasoning
  3. 3Deductive Reasoning
  4. 4Oral Expression
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Oral Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Investigative
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Conventional
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Empathy
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Assisting and Caring for Others
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  4. 4Documenting/Recording Information
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  3. 3Contact With Others
  4. 4Telephone Conversations
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • Treat diseases of female organs.
  • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  • Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

Software and tools

Epic Systems · in demandMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyMEDITECH software · hot technologyeClinicalWorks EHR software · hot technologyAcrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMRPractice Partner Total Practice PartnerMedical procedure coding softwareMedcomSoft RecordGreenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITEEmail softwaree-MDs software

Sources

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