Physician Jobs in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology Jobs

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Salary + Job Growth
On average, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist makes $239,403 per year, which averages out to about $115 per hour. It is important to remember, however, that your salary will vary based on your location, skillset, and years of experience. With that being said, the highest-paying states for this field (in ascending order) are as follows: Washington, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska. The average salaries in these states range from $233,229, in Washington, to $266,632, in Alaska. This field is expected to grow by 7% by the year 2030.

Benefits
The benefits of working in the Obstetrics & Gynecology field are as follows: receiving above-average compensation, working in a high-demand field, having flexibility when it comes to practice settings, and working in a satisfying career.

Skills
In this field, some skills you should possess include communication skills, leadership, the ability to work on a team, and dexterity.

Job Duties
While working in Obstetrics & Gynecology, you can expect to perform duties such as studying the medical history of patients, conducting interviews and assessments, and performing gynecologic procedures, such as biopsies, performing ultrasounds, pap smears, pelvic exams, and more.

Work Environment
OB/GYNs work in outpatient clinics and hospitals, and may also specialize in particular areas.

Education
Although the journey to becoming a physician is long and can be daunting, some physicians choose to pursue CME, or continuing medical education. There are all kinds of resources that you can utilize to find CME resources, some of which are specialty-specific. There are also websites dedicated to helping physicians find CME resources. Some CME resources you may find include podcasts, live or virtual conferences, webinars, live or virtual courses, and videos. These organizations and websites are as follows: AudioDigest, BoardVitals, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Mayou Clinic, myCME, and the American Seminar Institute.

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