How To Become A Gynecologist (OB/GYN)?

In order to become a gynecologist, one needs to:

• Graduate from high school with a high GPA, especially in life sciences and math;
• Complete a 4-year pre-med/Biology degree;
• Volunteer in a medicine-related facility;
• Pass the Medical college admission test (MCAT);
• Enter a licensed medical school that also may offer gynecology/obstetrics clerkship;
• Complete the 4 years of required initial medical training. You would need one of the following degrees:
  • Doctor of Medicine, M.D.;
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O;
• Pass the three parts of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE);
• Complete a specialized 4-year OB/GYN residency program;
• Complete rotations in:
  • Obstetrics;
  • Gynecology;
  • Gynecologic Oncology;
  • Reproductive Endocrinology;
  • Ultrasonography
• Get certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG);
• You can also choose a subspecialty:
  • Maternal-fetal medicine;
  • Reproductive endocrinology and infertility;
  • Gynecologic oncology;
  • Female pelvic medicine;

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