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  Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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  Careers / Obstetricians and Gynecologists  
     
 
Summary Description
Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

Attending Physician

2.

Doctor

3.

Gynecologist

4.

Medical Doctor (MD)

5.

OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)

6.

OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor)

7.

OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)

8.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

9.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor (OB/GYN Professor)

 

10.

Obstetrics Gynecology Clinical Practitioner (Ob Gyn Clinical Practitioner)

11.

Obstetrics Gynecology MD (Ob Gyn MD)

12.

Obstetrics Gynecology Physician (Ob Gyn Physician)

13.

Obstetrics Specialist (OB Specialist)

14.

Physician

15.

Physician Gynecologist

16.

Physician Obstetrician

17.

Physicians and Surgeons

 
Job Tasks

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Record patient medical histories.

Treat diseases of female organs.

  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.

  • Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Prescribe medications.

Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.

  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.

Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

  • Supervise patient care personnel.

Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.

  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.

Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.

  • Prepare official health documents or records.

Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
 
Work Activities
Importance Work Activity
96
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
94
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
93
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
85
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
83
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
83
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
82
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
79
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
76
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
76
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
75
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
74
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
70
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
69
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
69
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
66
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
64
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
63
Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
62
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
61
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
60
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
59
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
57
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
55
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
55
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
53
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
52
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
52
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
49
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
49
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
44
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
40
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
39
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
38
Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
30
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
 
 
 
Nature of the Work
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Physicians and Surgeons

Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones; diseases, such as cancerous tumors; and deformities, such as cleft palates.

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Working Conditions
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Physicians and Surgeons

Physicians and surgeons held about 708,300 jobs in 2014. Many physicians work in private offices or clinics, often with administrative and healthcare personnel.

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  Source: MyPlan.com, LLC, 2019; includes information from the O*NET 20.3 database, 2016, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition. O*NET™ is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.  
   
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