Lesson 47 Obstetrician / Gynecologist
I. Take roll
II.
Nature of work
1. Physicians who specialize in: pregnancy mgt./prenatal care/labor/puerperium-the
period of about six weeks after childbirth during which the mother's reproductive
organs return to their original non-pregnant condition.
2. Trained in diagnosis and treatment of disorders with female reproductive system
3. Perform surgical or medical care to women during:
a. Child birth
b. Detect STD’s
c. Pap test screening
d. Offer family planning advice
4. Commonly called OB/GYN
5. Specialize in fields of:
a. Acute and chronic medical conditions
b. Adolescent gynecology
c. Behavior problems
d. Cancer
e. Endocrinology-the branch of physiology and medicine concerned with
endocrine glands and hormones.
f. Health maintenance during pregnancy
g. Infertility
h. Operative gynecology
i. Pregnancy and delivery
j. Urinary tract disorders
III.
Education / training
1. Graduate from an approved medical school
2. Courses in college- Math, biology, organic chemistry, English
3. Admission to med. School is highly competitive
a. Based on undergrad examination results
b. Medical college admission test scores
4. Certification from American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology(ABOG)
A. One must complete:
a. 4 yr. OBGYN residency program
b. Work in reproductive endocrinology
c. Work in ultrasonography
d. Work in gynecology
e. Work in gynecology oncology
f. Work in obstetrics
g. Have 6 months residency experience in preventive and primary care
B. Certification is granted to Dr.’s who pass the test administered by ABOG
a. Certification has to be renewed every 10 years
5. After certification
A. OBGYN may begin to practice
B. Further training in a sub-specialty
a. Maternal fetal medicine
b. Urogynecology-is a female pelvic medicine- treatment of women with
pelvic floor disorders, conditions that affect the female pelvic organs, the
muscles and connective tissue that support these organs.
c. Pelvic reconstructive surgery
d. Menopausal and geriatric gynecology
IV.
Employment
1. Physician office
2. General medical and surgical hospitals
3. Outpatient care centers
4. Colleges / universities
5. Professional institutes
6. Government
V.
Working condition
1. Clean sterilized environments
2. Work long hours and be on call at all hours
3. Internship period stressful due to rotating shifts
4. Later in career enjoy more flexible hours
VI.
Salary
1. Average salary $192,700
2. $202,000 in a psychiatric and substance abuse hospital
3. $163,650 in outpatient care centers
Lesson 48 Pediatrician
I. Take roll
II.
Nature of work
1. Pediatricians are MD’s who specialize in treating children
2. Work with children from birth to college age
3. Specialty is focused on youth
4. Perform consultations
5. Often patient is too young to speak – must work / communicate with parents
6. Perform- lab work / tests / blood test / to get proper diagnosis
7. Administer immunization and provide extensive care if necessary
8. Administrative duties
a. Handle all paper work with visits from patients
b. Provide proper prescriptions
c. Charting that goes along with each patient
III.
Education / training
1. First one must get a bachelor degree
2. Then they must graduate from medical school
3. All states require them to be licensed after education requirements are met
4. Serve a 2 yr. residency
a. This is usually done in the pediatric unit (an area within a hospital specializing
in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers.)
5. Always a need for continuing education courses
a. Must keep up to date with new trends / procedures
IV.
V.
Working conditions
1. Employment
a. Hospitals
b. Medical facilities
c. Urgent care
d. Community based facility
2. Have a calming demeanor during stress or challenging situations
3. Endure long hours when first being hired
Salary
1. Average salary $142,500
2. Based on years of experience
3. Where they practice – size or type of employer
4. Geographical location