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Wish Of Becoming An Obstetrician. Guide
What does it take to become an Obstetrician? I was reading information on a website about the job outlook and read the following paragraph: There is currently a shortage of practicing US-born, US-trained OB/GYNs. This is due in large part to the difficult lifestyle of the profession and the high cost to maintain malpractice insurance. Therefore the employment outlook in this field is exceptionally high, especially in certain geographical regions.
What exactly does that mean? Thanks so much in advance!
What exactly does that mean? Thanks so much in advance!
Tue, 23 Jul 2013
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To qualify to be an obstetrician/gynaecologist, a person would initially have to complete medical school. In the US , this medical program is generally 4 years.
Following completion of the medical program and qualification as a doctor, you would then have to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology.
This means working and studying in an obstetric program for 4 to 7 years. This is usually in a hospital setting.
Examinations would have to be completed for registration and certification in this speciality.
I hope this helps
To qualify to be an obstetrician/gynaecologist, a person would initially have to complete medical school. In the US , this medical program is generally 4 years.
Following completion of the medical program and qualification as a doctor, you would then have to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology.
This means working and studying in an obstetric program for 4 to 7 years. This is usually in a hospital setting.
Examinations would have to be completed for registration and certification in this speciality.
I hope this helps
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