Army MOS · Medical
60J Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Overview
Obstetricians and gynecologists provide medical care during pregnancy and perform obstetric deliveries. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients with gynecological diseases, injuries, or disorders, or prescribe courses of treatment.
Core Skills
- clinical decision making
- electronic medical record documentation
- diagnostic data interpretation
- protocol and guideline development
- quality improvement and audit
- risk management and patient safety
- multidisciplinary team leadership
- patient communication and education
- policy and procedure development
- training and mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Alteer Premiere
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB GYN)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology (GYN ONC)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Career Growth
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Board Certification in Family Medicine
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Cardiologists
- Pediatricians, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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