Obstetrics/gynecology is a diversified specialty field that deals with women's health issues including childbirth and the female reproductive system. It combines the specialties of obstetrics, which focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, and gynecology, which involves diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. To become an OB/GYN, one must obtain a bachelor's degree, attend medical school, and complete a residency program. The career requires strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and physical skills to care for patients through all stages of their reproductive lives.