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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.
Other titles employers use
GYN (Gynecologist) · MD (Medical Doctor) · OB (Obstetrician) · OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist) · OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist) · OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor) · OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician) · Physician
Inside the work
What you would actually do.
6 responsibilities that define the role, before job titles and workplaces change the details.
- 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.
Who it suits
Would this work hold your attention?
This career often appeals to people drawn to analytical, helping and practical work.
- Analytical
- Investigating questions, testing ideas, and solving problems
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
Skills and strengths
What you would get good at.
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Core skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Speaking
Subjects to know
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Biology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
Useful strengths
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
Working day
Picture yourself doing it.
These measures show how much of the day involves people, movement, conversation, and hands-on work.
| Measure | Out of 5 | What that means here |
|---|---|---|
| Close to other people | 4.3 | Arm’s length or closer, most of the day |
| On your feet | 3.5 | Up and down through the day |
| Talking face to face | 5.0 | Continuous — the job is conversations |
| Working with your hands | 3.8 | Some of the day |
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Medical software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Electronic mail software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Internet browser software
Opportunity near you
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- People doing this work
- 3,600
- Job openings each year
- 130
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 12.5%
Compare every available state
| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,600 | 130 | 12.5% |
| New York | 3,510 | 70 | 26.7% |
| Texas | 1,880 | 70 | 13.9% |
| Georgia | 950 | 30 | 10.5% |
| Illinois | 930 | 20 | −1.1% |
| Michigan | 890 | 20 | — |
| North Carolina | 720 | 20 | 9.1% |
| New Jersey | 690 | 20 | 6.2% |
| Ohio | 680 | 20 | −2.9% |
| Kentucky | 620 | 20 | 1.6% |
| Wisconsin | 610 | 20 | 8.9% |
| Arizona | 530 | 20 | 17.8% |
| Colorado | 520 | 20 | 13.0% |
| Connecticut | 520 | 10 | — |
| Minnesota | 490 | 10 | 2.1% |
| Indiana | 450 | 10 | 2.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 450 | 10 | 2.3% |
| Washington | 450 | 20 | 12.5% |
| Tennessee | 440 | 10 | 7.3% |
| Utah | 280 | 10 | 21.7% |
| Massachusetts | 270 | 10 | 3.8% |
| Maryland | 230 | 10 | 4.5% |
| South Carolina | 190 | 10 | 11.8% |
| Delaware | 170 | 10 | 13.3% |
| Iowa | 160 | 10 | 6.7% |
| Montana | 160 | 10 | 14.3% |
| New Mexico | 160 | 10 | 14.3% |
| Alabama | 150 | 10 | 7.1% |
| Nebraska | 140 | 10 | — |
| Oregon | 140 | 10 | 16.7% |
| New Hampshire | 130 | 0 | — |
| Maine | 90 | 0 | — |
| South Dakota | 90 | 0 | — |
| Alaska | 70 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Puerto Rico | 70 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Louisiana | 60 | 0 | — |
| Vermont | 60 | 0 | — |
| West Virginia | 60 | 0 | — |
| Wyoming | 60 | 0 | — |
| Missouri | 50 | 0 | — |
| District of Columbia | 30 | 0 | — |
| Idaho | 20 | 0 | — |
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