High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree;

Graduate from Medical School

complete an internship

Pass a state licensing exam

Complete a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology

Pass additional exams to become board certified

Usually work more than 40 hours per week.

May be on-call, which means available to work on short notice to handle emergencies

OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS will:

Are greatly responsible for the health and safety of others.

Are responsible for the work done by the health care workers they supervise.

Are often placed in conflict situations in which they must deal with patients and family members who might be angry or unpleasant.

OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS frequently:

Make decisions on a daily basis that substantially impact patients and their families.

It is important that OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS be able to:

be very exact in their work and be sure all details are complete. Errors or omissions could seriously endanger the health and safety of patients