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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

SOC 29-1064.00

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Writing

4.0

Science

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

5.0

English Language

4.8

Biology

4.6

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

Psychology

4.2

Therapy and Counseling

4.0

Education and Training

3.7

Administration and Management

3.6

Key Tasks

1Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.

2Treat diseases of female organs.

3Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.

4Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

5Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.

Also Known As

Attending Physician Doctor Gynecologist Medical Doctor (MD) OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist) OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor) OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician) Obstetrician Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor (OB/GYN Professor)