Obstetricians and Gynecologists
General Information
Description
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
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- Health Science
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$208,000
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$124,897
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-doctoral training 74%
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Doctoral degree 22%
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First professional degree 3%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology
- Biology
- Customer and Personal Service
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