Career questions tagged obstetrics


What kind of Post Secondary Education is there for a future OBGYN nurse?
I just need to know if there is any post-secondary education options for someone who wants to be an OBGYN nuse

What was your life before becoming an Obstetric Sonographer ? Did you jump right into it or did you have a career prior? Would you recommend me going into this straight out of high school?
I am a junior in high school taking an interest in baby sonograms. I am currently taking a medical assistant and other medical classes that will help me in the medical field.

What are the main struggles you go through as an Obstetric Sonographer, personal life and work life?
I'm still in high school and taking a medical assisting class but i'm interested in this and would like to know how my lifestyle could be if I pursue this.

Is being an Obstetric sonographer a good career to go in right away after high school?
I am a junior in high school interested in baby sonograms.

Any advice for a student going into college for obstetric gynecology ?
What advice can you offer to a 17 year old high school student who will be going to school for obstetric gynecology next year?

What is the stress levels of any obsetric nurses?
I am highly interested in pursuing a career in Nicu nursing or L& D nursing, what is the stress level like and would you say its overall worth it ( dothe cons outweigh the pros)?

What is the work environment like for OBGYNs?
Hello! My name is Vy and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the OBGYN field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers

What tasks do you perform on a day to day basis as an OBGYN?
Hello! My name is Vy and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the OBGYN field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have createda total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment! 1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What is the salary or pay like? 12. What is the work environment like? 13. What tasks do you perform on a day to day basis as an OBGYN?

I would like to know how much an Obsterics and Gynecology Resident makes in their 1st year, in USA #Fall22
How much does an Obsterics and Gynecology Resident make in their 1st year, in USA #Fall22

Would it be respected and accepted to become a male Obstetrician and Gynecologist in USA?
Good day! I’m a 5th year medical student. I’m male and I’m honestly considering pursuing becoming an Obgyn. I would like to know if I’ll be respected, accepted and how many hours in a week I’ll be expected to work in residency, fellowship and as a Consultant. Also how much money I’ll be able to make in my residency, fellowship and as a consultant

What is the hardest part of being an obstetrician?
And also what is your favorite part about being an obstetrician? When did you start being one and how did you get interested?

What kind of classes do you have to take on your way to becoming a OB GYN?
I'm asking this because I'm very interested in this career and I would like to know which classes I would have to take if I decide to go for it at the end. #medicine #obstetrics #gynecology #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

What is the salary of an Obstetrician?
I might want to go into the medical field and im wondering how much money they make? #doctor #obstetrics #medical-practice #medical-school

What other work experience did you have to get to your career in healthcare?
I am asking this question because this is my goal career #obstetrics #gynecology #healthcare #medicine #hospital-and-health-care

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

What are some ways to job shadow someone?
I know that at my age there are little to no volunteering opportunities or internships or the like in the field that I want to get a taste of. So I am wondering if there are any OB/GYNs who are available to job shadow or if someone knows how to ask someone if they would be willing to be shadowed for a little. #jobs #obstetrics #gynecology #job-shadowing

What is a better place to work at as an OB/GYN: a clinic or a hospital?
No one on the internet seems to have a solid answer for this question so I am consulting the career village experts to help me way the pros and cons of working at both including the salary and work hours for both. #obstetrics #hospitals #ob-gyn #gynocologist #clinics #financial-planning

Are there OB/GYN clinics that allow high schoolers to volunteer at?
I am a high schooler who is interested in the Obstetrics and Gynecology fields and I want to see what it is like to work at a clinic that specializes in these things. #volunteering #obstetrics #gynecology

What is the best way to pay off university especially when you will be there for a long time?
I want to hopefully become an OB/GYN one day which is a doctor specializing in prenatal and women's health studies. This career path takes some 12 years of education to even become licensed so I need the least cost burdening method to paying off university. #university #scholarships #student-loans #obstetrics #grants #gynecology

What high school courses can be taken in order to prepare for an OB/GYN career?
I plan on exploring or working in a career of obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on gynecology. I want to be as readily prepared as possible for a career in gynecology, starting in high school. I've heard that medicine is difficult and requires a lot of preparation and dedication, and I want to start preparing now. #medicine #obstetrics #gynecology #gynecologist

What is it like to work in the NICU or in the delivery room?
I am looking at becoming a labor and delivery nurse or being a nurse in the NICU. I really want to work with babies but not sure which one to go with. Any advice would be great! #nursing #obstetrics #nicu

If I were to become an OB/GYN or a Pediatrician, would obtaining a nursing degree be appropriate? Will I have to obtain a Chemistry or Biology degree instead?
I am currently a Junior in high school; however, I am also enrolled as a Dual-Enrollment student. Currently, I am working on classes to satisfy my high school requirements and soon after, I will begin working on my classes that are needed to obtain either an Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree. However, I am debating on which degree is more suitable for my particular career. #medicine #pediatrics #obstetrics #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

How do people in the medical field deal with death on a daily basis?
I will be an obgyn hopefully one day and I want an idea #medicine #obstetrics #obgyn #gynocologist #pre

What Kind of Textbooks will i need for pre med
I am a senior applying to colleges for pre med ( I want to be an obgyn) so I kind of what to know roughly the cost and what books I possibly need #medicine #nursing #obstetrics #gynecology #pre

What helped you in deciding to become a labor and delivery nurse?
I am really interested in a career in nursing. The one branch of nursing that really sparked my interest was labor and delivery nursing. #registered-nurses #pediatric-nursing #pediatrics #obstetrics #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare #medicine

What are certain challenges you may face as an Ob/Gyn?
I am very passionate about becoming an Obstetrician. #obstetrics

What are some majors you should consider if you are planning to pursue a career as an Ob/Gyn?
I am very interested in this career in the Medical field. #college-major #obstetrics #medicine #academic-advising #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

Are you still able to have a family when you become and OB/GYN, or should I be a PA?
I'm only going into eighth grade, but my sister is going to be a PA (which is not the reason I'm going for that specialty), so I want to figure what I wanted to do with my life early. I always strive to be on top, but I feel being an OB/GYN will destroy my dreams of having a wonderful family. However, I want to be the Christina Yang of the group and get as much surgeries as everyone else, but I think PA's only assist OB/GYN's? Help! #doctor #hospital #obstetrics #gynocology

how often do you have to deliver bad news to patients and how do you go about it?
I once read this article about the "proper way" to inform parents that they're having a child with Down Syndrome and I just wanted to see if it happens often #doctor #obstetrics #obstetrician #gynecologist #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare

is it possible to get hired by a hospital?
I'm interested in working in a hospital; what jobs are available to me? #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #obstetrics