Obstetrician+&+Gynecologist

Obstetrics & Gynecology -Caitlin Beltran Job Description: **Obstetrician**
 * An obstetrician confirms pregnancy
 * diagnoses ectopic pregnancies
 * conducts prenatal care
 * performs amniocenteses
 * delivers babies
 * and performs abortions.

An obstetrician also trains to manage complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. These doctors specialize in the management of pregnancy, labor, and birth. Obstetricians learn a lot about the female reproductive system and surgical care through medical school.

Job Description: **Gynecologist**
 * A gynecologist is trained to do routine pelvic exams
 * take samples for pap smears
 * and advise and prescribe birth control.
 * Gynecologists also treat reproductive system disorders.

To become an obstetrician or a gynecologist, the requirements include:
 * four years of medical school
 * one year of internship
 * and a full residency program

To complete the residency graduation process, it usually takes about four to six years. Completing the qualifying licensing examinations is required before a medical license is presented. Also, being licensed by the regional authority is required. There are many colleges in Texas that offer obstetrics and gynecology training courses. Some of them include:
 * The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
 * The Texas Tech University in Amarillo, Texas and
 * The University of Texas in Houston, Texas. [[image:webkit-fake-url://5C360CB8-E807-4BA1-A88D-14058794B6D2/application.pdf]]

For students seeking internships, many hospitals have programs that students can apply for and complete their internships towards their medical degree. Some of these hospitals include: There are many professional organizations that gynecologists and obstetricians can get involved in.
 * The John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas
 * The Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma
 * St. John Providence Health System in Warren, Missouri
 * and the Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas.
 * The Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG)
 * The American Coordinators of Gynecology
 * The American Board of obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
 * The Association of Women’s health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and
 * International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.


 * Salary: **
 * ** Hourly salary **
 * Average is $98.31
 * The higher 10% earn more than $168.00 an hour.
 * The lower 10% earn about $47.85 per hour.
 * ** Annual Salary **
 * $204,000 is the average annual salar
 * The higher 10% earn more than $350,000 a year.
 * The lower 10% earn about $99,520 a year.
 * ** The Lowest and Highest paid OBGYN Salary **
 * The lowest paid would earn $100,000 annually
 * The highest paid would earn as much as $400,000


 * The top paying 5 states: **
 * Wisconsin
 * Iowa
 * South Dakota
 * Idaho
 * Alabama