Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
OBGYN Gynecologic Surgery/Obstetrics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An obstetrician and gynecologist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting women's reproductive health and provides care before, during, and after pregnancy. The physician performs natural and cesarean deliveries, office procedures, and surgery in the operating room, with subspecialty areas that include infertility, cancer treatment, 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
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
- Public Health
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB GYN)
- Board Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
Career Growth
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology (GYN ONC)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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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