Description
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.
Interests
- Investigative
- Social
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Independence
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
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.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Office suite software
- Internet browser software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Biology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Cardiac CT Certificate of Advanced ProficiencyCertifying Organization
American College of Radiology
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Maternal-Fetal MedicineCertifying Organization
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Board Certification in Family Medicine ObstetricsCertifying Organization
American Board of Physician Specialties
Type
Core
Certificate name
Subspecialty Certification in Gynecologic OncologyCertifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $153,024 |
| Median (50%) | $241,531 |
| High (90%) | $295,432 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $173,050 |
| Mid Level | $202,454 |
| Senior Level | $212,287 |
| Expert Level | $230,191 |
Employability
There are currently 21,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 22,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 3%
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