Obstetrics And Gynecology

Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are physicians who have specialized knowledge, skills, and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, distinguishing them from other physicians and allowing them to serve as consultants to other physicians as well as primary physicians for women. Over time, each obstetrician-gynecologist expands on this broad base of knowledge and skills, developing a distinct form of practice and shifting professional focus. Such diversity helps to ensure high-quality healthcare for women. Over time, each obstetrician-gynecologist expands on this broad base of knowledge and skills, developing a distinct form of practice and shifting professional focus. Such diversity helps to ensure high-quality healthcare for women.

Obstetrics-gynecology residents must complete four years of accredited, clinically-oriented graduate medical education that focuses on reproductive healthcare and ambulatory primary care for women, including health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and referrals.