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Taniyah
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How does it take to be a gynecologist?
How long does it take to finish school if you want to be a gynecologist?
Hi I’m Taniyah and I’m about to a sophomore in high school. I’m considering going to be an obgyn, but I’m scared of going to school for a long time. Im afraid I will quit and drop out.
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James Constantine Frangos
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Hi there, Taniyah!
Embarking on the journey to become a gynecologist involves a substantial commitment to education and training. The first step is to earn a bachelor's degree, a process that usually spans four years. Once you've got your undergraduate degree under your belt, you'll move on to medical school, another four-year commitment. After medical school, the next step is a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology, which is typically another four-year endeavor. So, all in all, you're looking at around 12 years of learning and training after high school to become a gynecologist.
Here are the top 3 authoritative references you might find helpful:
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) - www.acog.org
2. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - www.aamc.org
3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.bls.gov
Also, here are a couple of useful web results:
- www.indeed.com: "How To Become a Gynecologist in 7 Steps (With FAQs)" - This guide suggests that the education required to become a gynecologist can take between 11 and 15 years, depending on whether you decide to specialize.
- www.quora.com: "I'm interested in becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist, how do I..." - This thread offers advice on applying to an accredited medical college in the US that has an ob-gyn specialty program.
Remember, the first step is always prayer, and don't hesitate to ask for more help if you need it.
Best of luck!
JAMES.
Embarking on the journey to become a gynecologist involves a substantial commitment to education and training. The first step is to earn a bachelor's degree, a process that usually spans four years. Once you've got your undergraduate degree under your belt, you'll move on to medical school, another four-year commitment. After medical school, the next step is a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology, which is typically another four-year endeavor. So, all in all, you're looking at around 12 years of learning and training after high school to become a gynecologist.
Here are the top 3 authoritative references you might find helpful:
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) - www.acog.org
2. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - www.aamc.org
3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.bls.gov
Also, here are a couple of useful web results:
- www.indeed.com: "How To Become a Gynecologist in 7 Steps (With FAQs)" - This guide suggests that the education required to become a gynecologist can take between 11 and 15 years, depending on whether you decide to specialize.
- www.quora.com: "I'm interested in becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist, how do I..." - This thread offers advice on applying to an accredited medical college in the US that has an ob-gyn specialty program.
Remember, the first step is always prayer, and don't hesitate to ask for more help if you need it.
Best of luck!
JAMES.
Rita Chuang
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I'm not a gynecologist but I can tell you what it will take:
1. Finish high school-four years
2. Finish college-four years
3. Finish medical school-four years
4. Finish residency-four years for OB Gyn
I just want to share some things with you that I never considered when I was in your shoes. I'm not telling you not to be an OB-Gyn but I want you to know what to consider. Babies are delivered all night. Are you going to work for a practice/group or are you going to open up your own practice? Do you want to have your own family and kids? If you work for a group, you will take turns taking call (being called to the hospital or just staying there all night if a baby is delivered). If it's a group practice of let's say 7 people, every 7th day, you will be in the hospital all day/night or stay at home and be called into the hospital. Who is going to take care of your kids? If you have your own practice, it's even worse.
I am grateful for what medicine has provided for me financially. It is rewarding to have patients that appreciate me but there is a price to pay for everything. The hours can be long. You not only pay the price but your family will also pay the price. I have been called at 2 AM for critical labs, called to the hospital all hours at night. The next day, I still need to go to work. I've had patients text me at 12 AM for noncritical concerns or call me on my cell phone at 7:30 am wanting an appointment when the office opens at 8 AM.
I always ask medical students this question: Your child has a recital, game etc and then you get called to the hospital for one of your patients. What do you do? The most difficult part is the work and home balance.
1. Finish high school-four years
2. Finish college-four years
3. Finish medical school-four years
4. Finish residency-four years for OB Gyn
I just want to share some things with you that I never considered when I was in your shoes. I'm not telling you not to be an OB-Gyn but I want you to know what to consider. Babies are delivered all night. Are you going to work for a practice/group or are you going to open up your own practice? Do you want to have your own family and kids? If you work for a group, you will take turns taking call (being called to the hospital or just staying there all night if a baby is delivered). If it's a group practice of let's say 7 people, every 7th day, you will be in the hospital all day/night or stay at home and be called into the hospital. Who is going to take care of your kids? If you have your own practice, it's even worse.
I am grateful for what medicine has provided for me financially. It is rewarding to have patients that appreciate me but there is a price to pay for everything. The hours can be long. You not only pay the price but your family will also pay the price. I have been called at 2 AM for critical labs, called to the hospital all hours at night. The next day, I still need to go to work. I've had patients text me at 12 AM for noncritical concerns or call me on my cell phone at 7:30 am wanting an appointment when the office opens at 8 AM.
I always ask medical students this question: Your child has a recital, game etc and then you get called to the hospital for one of your patients. What do you do? The most difficult part is the work and home balance.