Salary Breakdown
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average
$322,000
ANNUAL
$154.81
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,050
ANNUAL
$28.87
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
250
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Top Expected Tasks
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
01
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
02
Treat diseases of female organs.
03
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
04
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
05
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
06
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
07
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
08
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
09
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
10
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
11
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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