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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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.

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

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Social

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Realistic

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

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Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

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Physicians and Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners

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.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Career

What Obstetricians and Gynecologists Do

Other Job Titles Obstetricians and Gynecologists May Have

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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Overview

Career

What Obstetricians and Gynecologists Do

Other Job Titles Obstetricians and Gynecologists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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