Education and Training

The process of becoming and specializing an obstetrician/gynecologist is quite lengthy and demanding. It occurs upon completing medical school and having maintained a relatively high average based on completion of courses centralized around biology, organic chemistry, and physics and scored well on the Medical College Admission Test. After receiving a MD degree, this profession requires further accreditation from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in order to qualify, fulfilling a four year OB/GYN residency program in any of the following: reproductive endocrinology, gynecology, obstetrics, and a minimum of half a years worth of residency experience in preventive and primary care. Once certified by ABOG, this requires renewal every decade. 


Sources:

A Career in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011) Retrieved from http://www.studydiscussions.com/a-career-in-obstetrics-and-gynecology/

(2011). Code of professional ethics of the American college of obstetricians and gynecologists. Washington D.C. : The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Retrieved from http://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/~/media/Departments/National Officer Nominations Process/ACOGcode.pdf   

Net Industries (2013). Obstetrician/gynecologist job description, career as a obstetrician/gynecologist, salary, employment- definition and nature of the work, education and training requirements, getting the job . Retrieved from: http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7738/Obstetrician-Gynecologist.html

Responsibilities and Future Outlook

As an obstetrician/ gynecologist it is imperative to respect and abide by ethical foundations henceforth, patient’s welfare should be taken into account and set as priority relations should be kept as professional as possible. As an obstetrician/gynecologist it is essential to respect laws and conduct of the surrounding society. The occupational fields of obstetrics ad gynecology are often combined due to the extremely close relationship between the two specialization, the difference is embedded in the education acquired, furthermore, those specializing in obstetrics direct their focus primarily in pregnancy and issues related to it; gynecologists are those who focus on issues that are not pregnancy related (hormone, endocrinology, reproductive related diseases). With the exponentially growing population of today’s world, the demand for this certain profession is increasing, however this will be and is currently being hindered by the fact that fewer OB/GYN’s are delivering children due to the high cost of insurance related to this practice, and lawsuits are undoubtedly high. More often than not, women prefer female doctors and some even pot to deliver at birthing centers or by midwife.

Sources:

(2011). Code of professional ethics of the American college of obstetricians and gynecologists. Washington D.C. : The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Retrieved from http://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/~/media/Departments/National Officer Nominations Process/ACOGcode.pdf   

Grand Clinic (2010) Retrieved from http://grandclinic.com/surgical_clinics_العيادات_الجراحيه/gynecology__obstetrics_أمراض_النساء_و_التوليد

Obstetrics in Celebration (2013). Retrieved from http://www.groupon.ae/deals/dubai/Symbiosis-Medical-Centre/16109396  

Lifestyle & Working Conditions

Under terms of work ethic, individuals holding these professions should respect the boundaries of their skills and provide solely the services demanded of them thus respecting conduct of practice. The working environment of an obstetrician and gynecologist is generally hectic yet rewarding by the same token. It is crucial that the environments in which they operate remain sterilized and free from pathogenic bacteria. Their lifestyle is extremely stressful and unpredictable due to the nature of attending to pregnancies wonderful surprises. As such, they are constantly on call and required to work long extensive hours requiring the utmost flexibility in their lifestyle in addition to full commitment. This sometimes conflicts and hinders maintain a balance between family and profession. It is difficult for individuals holding these lifestyles to have as much leisure time as other medical professions would. 

Sources:

Net Industries (2013). Obstetrician/gynecologist job description, career as a obstetrician/gynecologist, salary, employment- definition and nature of the work, education and training requirements, getting the job . Retrieved from: http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7738/Obstetrician-Gynecologist.html

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, (2013). Obstetricians and gynecologists . Retrieved from website: http://www.iseek.org/careers/careerDetail?id=8&oc=100509

Symbiosis Medical Center (2012) Retrieved from https://static.groupon.ae/34/99/1358166409934.jpg