Becoming an Obstetrician-Gynecologist

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Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Have you ever wondered what it would take to become qualified to work with the female reproductive system? The career of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a challenging yet fascinating career because of the ability to be a part of the introduction of a new life into the world, along with other obligations that come with this career. The research will describe the career of Obstetrics and Gynecology, what is required to become a successful OB/GYN, and the impact this career has on society.
An Obstetrician is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women, and has particular expertise in pregnancy, child birth, and disorders of the reproductive system (The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologist). Gynecology came about from the need to treat any injury that may happen during childbirth (Estrada, Sara). The necessity to decrease the hazards of childbirth demanded that physicians give attention to the field of Obstetrics ( Estrada, Sara). There are about 20,540 obstetricians/gynecologist practicing in the United States today (Estrada, Sara). OB/GYN’s tend to be located near larger cities. This is due to larger populations (Estrada, Sara). The average yearly pay would have to be about $200,000 (Estrada, Sara). Military personnel go through the HPSP (Health Professions Scholarship Program) to pay for their schooling (Estrada, Sara). People who are in the military usually owe three to four years of service after they finish school (Estrada, Sara). Non-military personnel use multiple student-aid and scholarship programs that are available in their area to pay for medical school and training (Estrada, Sara). There are four recognized subspecialties in the field of Obstetrics and Gyn...

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Works Cited
""The Role of the Obstrtrician-Gynecologist in the Early Detection of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer"." The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Version 477. N.p., 27 Mar. 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2013. . This website explains, in more depth, what some sub specialties of an OB/GYN are.
Berek, Jonathan S., and Emil Novak. Berek & Novak's gynecology. 14th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. Print. Gives a history on what an OB/GYN does exactly.
"What Is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)? - Pregnancy - HealthCommunities.com." Health Information and Tools - HealthCommunities.com. N.p., 10 June 2001. Web. 30 Sept. 2013. . This website explains, in more depth, what some duties and obligations of an OB/GYN are.

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