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Nada
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What does an OB/GYN do daily while on the job?
I want to become an OB/GYN once I'm older but I never really considered what that entails other than the highlights of the job. What does an OB/GYN really do normally on a day to day basis? #doctor #jobs #obstetrics #gynecology
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Jodi Abbott MD MHCM
Physician
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Jodi’s Answer
Since the days vary extensively I will instead mention the weeks:
For example:
Monday: Work on Labor and Delivery (deliver babies - perhaps vaginal or Cesarean) see patient who come in for emergencies or who are questioning if something is wrong
Tuesday: AM "rounds" see patients in the hospital who have already delivered their babies (postpartum) or after surgery (post-op) or with medical conditions (pelvic infections)
PM: See patients in the office : perhaps pregnancy checkups, postpartum visits or gynecology
Wednesday:
Work in the prenatal US unit:
Perform ultrasounds on women in pregnancy; including counseling about possible problems (pregnancy loss, or birth defects)
Thursday:
Give lectures, work with a research team or teach
Friday:
Operating room (perform surgery) or more office visits.
MOST Ob/Gyn also work nights or weekends (from several a week to several a month)
There is SO MUCH variety this is just a snapshot
For example:
Monday: Work on Labor and Delivery (deliver babies - perhaps vaginal or Cesarean) see patient who come in for emergencies or who are questioning if something is wrong
Tuesday: AM "rounds" see patients in the hospital who have already delivered their babies (postpartum) or after surgery (post-op) or with medical conditions (pelvic infections)
PM: See patients in the office : perhaps pregnancy checkups, postpartum visits or gynecology
Wednesday:
Work in the prenatal US unit:
Perform ultrasounds on women in pregnancy; including counseling about possible problems (pregnancy loss, or birth defects)
Thursday:
Give lectures, work with a research team or teach
Friday:
Operating room (perform surgery) or more office visits.
MOST Ob/Gyn also work nights or weekends (from several a week to several a month)
There is SO MUCH variety this is just a snapshot
Ken Simmons
Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Ken’s Answer
Hi Nada!
You asked about a very hectic and unpredictable occupation. Since it all depends on when a baby decides to enter the world, you are on call 24 hours a day.
Here are some articles about OB/GYN daily life.
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/2012/05/29/follow-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ob-gyn
http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-support/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ob-gyn/
This specialty can be very rewarding and very spontaneous.
Best of luck!
Thanks for the help once again Ken!
Nada
You are welcome. Best of luck. I would like to follow your progress. Please keep me posted.
Ken Simmons