Obstetricians and Gynecologists
O*NET Code: 29-1218.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
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💼 Also Known As
DoctorGYN (Gynecologist)Gynecologic OncologistGynecological OncologistMaternal-Fetal Medicine Physician (MFM Physician)MD (Medical Doctor)OB (Obstetrician)OB Specialist (Obstetrics Specialist)OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist)OB/GYN Generalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Generalist)OB/GYN Hospitalist (Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospitalist)OB/GYN Physician (Obstetrics Gynecology Physician)OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)OBGYN Doctor (Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctor)OBGYN MD (Obstetrics Gynecology Medical Doctor)OBGYN Physician (Obstetrician and Gynecologist Physician)OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician)PhysicianPhysician GYN (Physician Gynecologist)Physician OB (Physician Obstetrician)
⚡ Skills (19)
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Active Learning4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (22)
🔥Epic Systems
Medical software
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥eClinicalWorks EHR software
Medical software
0AS Software AS-OBGYN
Medical software
0Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR
Medical software
0Allscripts Professional EHR
Medical software
0Alteer Premiere
Medical software
0Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
Medical software
0ChartWare EMR
Medical software
0Computer Systems Company R4 ACERT
Medical software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
Medical software
0MedcomSoft Record
Medical software
0Medical procedure coding software
Medical software
0Practice Partner Total Practice Partner
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0digiChart OB-GYN
Medical software
0e-MDs software
Medical software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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