Career Powerpoint

1. By: Madeline
Rollins
EXPLORING OBSTETRICS
AND GYNECOLOGY

2.  Obstetricians are physicians that
specialize in childbirth and care
before and after birth.
 Obstetricians are trained to
identify and treat any
complications concerning the
mother or the baby during
pregnancy.
 Obstetricians perform procedures
such as vaginal delivery, cesarean
delivery, and episiotomy.
OBSTETRICIANS

3.  Gynecologists are physicians who
specialize in the primary care of
women and their reproductive
systems.
 Gynecologists treat any disease
concerning the reproductive
system and may specialize in
gynecological oncology or fertility.
 Gynecologists perform procedures
such as wellness exam, Pap
smear, hysterectomy,
oophorectomy, and tubal ligation.
GYNECOLOGISTS

4.  Medicine has been part of nearly all societies beginning with
herbal remedies.
 Egyptians started to use the system of examination and
diagnosis.
 Greeks created medical ethics and more precise medical
records.
 During the Medieval period, the school of humours came
about, teaching about black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and
blood.
 During the 19th and 20th, research into bacteria and
antibiotics helped to bring around modern medicine.
 The first successful Cesarean section was performed in 1500.
 The first successful hysterectomy was performed in 1853.
 Obstetricians and gynecologists have historically trained and
worked together.
HISTORY

5.  Bachelor Degree (4 years)
 Must complete prerequisites in biology (with lab), inorganic
chemistry (with lab), organic chemistry (with lab), biochemistry,
physics (with lab), math, and English
 Must take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
 Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (4 years)
 First two years of school are in class learning subjects such as
embryology, cellular biology, anatomy, physiology, histology,
genetics, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology and
pathology
 Second two years of school are clinical rotations
 Must pass first two steps of USMLE (United States Medical Licensing
Exam)
BECOMING AN OB/GYN

6.  Residency specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology (4 years)
 Hands-on training program in a teaching hospital
 Must pass third step of USMLE
 Fellowship (2 or 3 years)
 Only necessary for further specialization
 Specialties include maternal-fetal medicine, infertility, gynecological
oncology, and female pelvic medicine (sometimes known as female
urology)
 Licensure
 Must pass exam administered by National Board of Medical Examiners
and exam administered by state in which the physicians intends to
practice
 Known as taking “the boards”
BECOMING AN OB/GYN

7.  University of Miami
 MCAT: 32
 GPA: 3.76
 University of South Florida
 MCAT: 31
 GPA: 3.8
 University of Florida
 MCAT: 31
 GPA: 3.72
 USC School of Medicine Greenville
 MCAT: 29
 GPA: 3.75
 Medical University of South
Carolina
 MCAT: 30
 GPA: 3.6
 Emory University
 MCAT: 34
 GPA: 3.7
PROGRAMS

8.  An OB/GYN may have to discuss very personal and sensitive
issues. They also treat women in the high-stress situations of
pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
 It is important for them to have personal qualities such as:
 Compassion
 Respectfulness
 Empathy
 Good communication
 Attentiveness
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF AN OB/GYN

9.  Social
 “People with Social interests like working with others to help them
learn and grow. They like working with people more than working
with objects, machines, or information.”
 Being social is important for a physician because they must be
compassionate and empathetic towards patients. They must also be
good at establishing personal relationships with patients and
communicating health problems and progress with them.
 I display the social quality through my involvement and leadership in
my sorority and the whole Greek community. I also display my social
quality when working efficiently in group projects.
O*NET RESULTS

10.  Investigative
 “People with Investigative interests like work that has to do with
ideas and thinking rather than physical activity or leading people.”
 Being investigative implies that I enjoy problem solving. This is an
important quality for a physician because they must piece together
many health problems and symptoms to come up with a diagnosis.
 I display the quality of investigative through my success in science
classes and labs. I also display my investigative quality through my
work with departmental research.
O*NET RESULTS

11.  Conventional
 “People with Conventional interests like work that follows set
procedures and routines. They prefer working with information and
paying attention to details rather than working with ideas.”
 Being conventional is important for a physician because they must
follow protocol everyday. It is important that they have are
consistent in every procedure they perform.
 I display the conventional quality through my work at summer camp
and through work with my sorority. At camp, we must follow strict
safety protocol with the children. In my sorority, I served as Vice
President of Finance, where I had to plan and execute a $120,000
budget.
O*NET RESULTS

12.  Private Sector
 Single- or multiple-specialty groups
 Solo practice
 Public Sector
 Public health
 Hospital employee
 Medical school employee
 Between 70 and 80 percent of obstetricians and gynecologists
work in the private sector
FIELDS OF PRACTICE

13.  The United States is currently in a shortage of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists, particularly in rural areas.
 The growth rate for physicians and surgeons in general is
18%, which is higher than average in comparison to other
career fields.
 The average salary of a resident is $55,300
 The average salary for an OB/GYN is $301,737.
 The average salary for physicians and surgeons in general is
$220,942.
CAREER OUTLOOK

14.  An OB/GYN must possess academic and personal skills to
become a successful physician.
 It takes at least 12 years of education and training to become
a certified OB/GYN.
 Obstetrics and gynecology is a growing field.
 Obstetricians and gynecologists, on average, earn a higher
salary than other physicians.
SUMMARY OF THE FIELD

15.  https://www.apgo.org/binary/Comprehensive%20Doc%202004.pdf
 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm
 http://www.diffen.com/difference/Gynecologist_vs_Obstetrician
 http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-
schools/top-medical-schools/womens-health-rankings
 http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/how-to-become-an-
obgyn-doctor.html
 http://medical-schools.findthebest.com/
 http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip-
print?t=i&z=0&i=062002281416
 http://www.obgynhistory.com/
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