Career questions tagged obstetrics
Why is Obstetrician/Gynecologist a combined profession? Why isn't it two separate careers?
I am interested in the field of Obstetrician/Gynecologist and I would like to know why these two professions aren't two separate careers. As an Obstetrician you usually work in a hospital to deliver babies and as a Gynecologist you usually work in a clinic, why are the two professions combined? #doctor #obstetrics #science #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
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
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
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
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 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 does the daily life of an obstetrician look like?
My name is Anna and I am a sophomore in high school. I have always been interested in pregnancy and how it works and I am wondering what someone who works in this specific field does on a daily basis. #obstetrics #obstetrician
As an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, how does the transition from the hospital to the clinic your an Gynecologist at work? Are you working in both a clinic and hospital or either one?
I am an aspiring Obstetrician/Gynecologist and I would like to know how do you know what day your delivering a baby or just being a gynecologist for that day. Are you working in both a clinic and hospital or either one? #doctor #obstetrics #gynecologist #medicine #science #hospital-and-health-care
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 medical schools have good opportunities for graduates wanting to be a OB/GYN?
After a graduate medical school, I want to be informed on where is a good place to start my residency for obstetrics & gynecology #medicine #obstetrics #hospital-and-health-care #hospital
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 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 certain challenges you may face as an Ob/Gyn?
I am very passionate about becoming an Obstetrician. #obstetrics
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.
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 are the specific classes that I have to take in college if I want to go in the medical field?
I'm asking this question because I like to be prepared for everything. #doctor #obstetrics #career #hospital-and-health-care #hospital #medicine
If I have never taken AP science classes before, do I have to attend a community College before going to a 4 year college if wanting to go into the medical field?
I'm asking this question because I love to know stuff like this in advance. #doctor #physician #obstetrics #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
As an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, will work interfere with personal time with your family?
I am a young high school student who is still trying to decide the right career choice that will not only make me happy and help me become successful in life, but to allow me to make time for my family. I admire careers that allows me to take care of babies or in this case deliver babies, so I would like to know if this career as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist would fulfill my desires. #doctor #obstetrics #gynecologist #science #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
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?
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
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?
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
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 are the most interesting parts of being an OB/GYN?
I've always dreamed of being an OB/GYN. I would just like to know what makes the job worthwhile? #doctor #medicine #healthcare #obstetrics #science #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
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 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 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
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
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.