Obstetrician / Gynecologist

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: 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; Physician GYN (Physician Gynecologist); Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician)

Tasks

• 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.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
• Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.

Knowledge

• Medicine and Dentistry
• Biology
• English Language
• Psychology
• Customer and Personal Service
• Therapy and Counseling
• Computers and Electronics
• Education and Training
• Administrative
• Chemistry
• Administration and Management
• Mathematics

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Active Learning
• Writing
• Speaking
• Monitoring
• Science
• Learning Strategies

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Information Ordering
• Category Flexibility
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Flexibility of Closure
• Fluency of Ideas
• Originality
• Selective Attention
• Manual Dexterity
• Finger Dexterity
• Speed of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Time Sharing
• Control Precision
• Visual Color Discrimination