Officer Subspecialty
OBGYN
Gynecologic Surgery/Obstetrics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<p>Obstetrician-Gynecologists are surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which affect women’s reproductive health. They also provide care before, during and after pregnancies, including performing natural and cesarean deliveries. They perform office-based procedures and surgical procedures in the operating room.</p> Subspecialists have advanced training in areas such as infertility, cancer surgery and chemotherapy, high-risk pregnancy, and pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Core Skills
- obstetric patient care
- gynecologic diagnosis
- prenatal and postpartum care
- vaginal and cesarean delivery
- minimally invasive surgery
- gynecologic oncology
- high risk pregnancy management
- infertility evaluation
- pelvic reconstructive surgery
Common Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Fundamental Critical Care Support
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Physician Executive
- Certified Clinical Medical Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Fundamental Critical Care Support
Career Growth
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Certification
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship
- Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship
- Certified Physician Executive
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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