Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15E1
Obstetrics/Gynecology, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Obstetrics and gynecology subspecialists provide advanced care for high risk pregnancies and complex conditions affecting reproductive health. Their focused practice may include maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, or female pelvic medicine.
Core Skills
- high risk pregnancy management
- advanced gynecologic procedures
- maternal fetal monitoring
- reproductive endocrinology
- gynecologic oncology care
- pelvic floor disorder management
- obstetric emergency response
- specialized ultrasound interpretation
- multidisciplinary womens health care
Common Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Subspecialty Certification
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maintenance of Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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