An Obstetrician/Gynecologist, typically referred to as "OB/GYN" provides care to women for pregnancies and gynecological issues. The obstetrics specialty revolves around determining pregnancy, pre-natal care during pregnancies, delivery, and post-natal care of the mother. The obstetrician may also address fertility issues with patients. The gynecological specialty involves treating patients on at least an annual basis for cervical cancer screenings and age and situation specific issues with the patient ranging from birth control through menopause. An obstetrician/gynecologist must be a good listener and discuss many personal issues with women.

To become an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, one must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, and complete a four-year OB/GYN residency accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education.

• Doctorate Degree

Most physicians work in an office-based practice, including clinics and HMOs (health maintenance organizations). Newly trained physicians in the future are more likely to work in group medical practices, clinics, and health care networks than their predecessors and less likely to open their own solo practices.

$160,000

• Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
• St. Louis University, School Of Medicine
• The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
• University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
• University Of Missouri - Columbia, School Of Medicine
• University Of Missouri - Kansas City School Of Medicine
• Washington University, School Of Medicine

• American Medical Association
• American Osteopathic Association
• Maternity Center Association