INFO ON BECOMING AN OBGYN?

High School

Many physicians know they want to become a doctor during high school (or even earlier). In many respects the training of a doctor begins as early as high school, where the future doctor must obtain grades high enough to be accepted to a 4-year college. Students must balance the need for high grade point average (GPA) with their social needs, such as sports, dating, and school events.

College

In college, students hoping for an acceptance into medical school must take a large number of required science courses, such as biology, chemistry, genetics, physics, and organic chemistry. Some medical schools also require one or more writing or literature classes. Most "pre-med" students major in biology, chemistry, or physics. Some schools have a "pre-med" major while others do not. However, a number of college students major in non-science disciplines or have dual majors, for example in literature and biology. As long as a student takes the required courses to gain acceptance into medical school the major is not particularly important, and, to my knowledge, medical school admission committees do not favor one major over another.

College is an extremely stressful time for many pre-med students. *Nobody* is more grade-conscious than a pre-med student. Science classes are generally more rigorous than non-science classes, in part due to the huge volume of material, and also because of labs. Labs usually occur in the afternoon after regular classes are over, and I can recall many afternoons where I would look out the lab window and watch other students heading to the pool or beach! Pre-med students all know that excellent grades, usually above 3.5 and often above 3.7 or 3.8, are necessary to compete with other pre-med students around the country applying for application to medical school. A "C" in a particular class may mean an academic death sentence to a worried student, so dedicated studying is the norm, often at the expense of athletics and social activities. Most pre-med students are "weeded out" during the first year of college, and it is not uncommon to have only 10-20 percent of the freshman pre-med class actually graduate as pre-med students. Of course, not all of these students will be accepted to med school. I usually advise pre-med students to have a "second choice" career plan in case they are not accepted to med school, or in case they are unable to complete the rigorous course requirements. Although academics are the most important requirement for medical school admission, college students should not forget to take non-science classes, nor should they neglect socialization. Nobody wants a "science geek" as a doctor! Patients expect that their doctor be a good listener and be able to relate to them as people, and a well-rounded social environment is a must. Volunteerism is also important, although not absolutely necessary, and most pre-med students attempt some type of volunteer activity. Contrary to popular belief, is it not critical that this volunteer activity take place in a hospital.

The last 2 years of college are spent getting ready for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and applying to various medical schools. The MCAT is a grueling day-long test that covers physics, chemistry, biology, and reading and writing comprehension and skills. It is every pre-med student's nightmare, as a substandard score usually nullifies any hope of medical school admission. An entire industry has developed to "coach" students to take this test, which is the first of many exams required during medical training, as discussed later. By the second or third year of college, students should have a pre-med advisor, who will be able to help that student decide on how many schools to apply to and how to fill out the application form for medical schools. Most (and perhaps all) U.S. medical schools now use an electronic (computerized) form. The admission interview to med school is yet another trial by fire, where students meet faculty from the medical schools they have applied to, and answer all sorts of questions about their career goals, background, and activities.

Medical School

Medical school lasts 4 years. Most schools use the first two years for classroom learning in subjects like biochemistry, anatomy (including the complete dissection of a cadaver), microbiology, and pathology. In addition, students are introduced to clinical medicine by taking coursework in physical examination, use of a stethoscope and other medical instruments, and by actually performing examinations under the direction of a physician. Each med school sets it's own "hours." During my first 2 years of med school, classes were held roughly 8-5 Monday through Friday. We would eat dinner then begin studying late into the night. There was certainly time for some leisure activity, but studying took up the bulk of one's day (outside of class). I do not think it is unreasonable to state that my classmates and I went to class an

an OB/GYN is a specialized doctor. Basically, they are women's doctors. They specialize in women's health, pregnancy, and deliver babies.

You can major in anything you want, but you have to complete the courses required to apply to medical school, and take the MCAT. The MCAT is the standardized test required to apply to medical school. It includes physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and a verbal section.

Here is the admissions website for Boston University Medical School:

http://www.bumc.bu.edu/admissions/programs/md/

You have to get a degree from a 4-year university, have a great GPA (generally well above a 3.5), great letters of recommendations from your professors, lots of volunteer work in the medical field, and a personal statement describing why you want to be a doctor.

Medical school is and additional four years, plus a residency. Residency is the time that you complete your specialty training. This is when you would learn the specifics of being an OB/GYN.

It's a long, challenging road. It is absolutely possible with some hard work and determination.

As an undergraduate, you be "pre-med". I suggest you take intro biology and chemistry to start, and get a feel for the science. If possible, take a lab course as well.

I hope this was helpful!

You can't spell the word "what" and you want to be a medical doctor?

To become an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), you need to go to medical school after college then several years of additional internship, residency and specialty training, so more than 12 years of school/training to become an OB/GYN.

So, talk to your college advisor, s/he will tell you which courses you need to be accepted into medical school. You will need sciences (Chemistry, Biology, etc) and higher level math (Calculus, etc) and need at least a B in all of your classes, some won't take less than an A-.

An ob/gyn is an obstetrician/gynecologist. They have gone to medical school and have taken additional years of coursework and residency to become board certified in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

You type like that and you start college in two weeks? And you are a college-aged female who doesn't know what a gynecologist is?

An OB is a doctor. which skill 4 years of faculty, 4 years of medical college and (i think of) 3 years of residency. There are 2 varieties of midwife: an instant get admission to midwife experienced as an apprentice with a experienced midwife, usually for 2-4 years or so. (finding on the style of births she is able to attend each week/month.) an authorized nurse midwife is an RN with extra graduate education -- so 4 years of faculty plus a pair of years of grad college. maximum OBs additionally are gyns. And the education focuses heavily on surgical operation, with 'regular' childbirth a particularly small component to the kit. the education additionally has a tendency to results of their suggestions-set to childbirth as 'a catastrophe waiting to ensue.' which skill lots of assessments (maximum of that are unncessary) and interventions, and a rapid attain for the scalpel on the slightest hint of problem. Midwives (esp. direct get admission to midwives, yet in addition CNMs) concentration their education only approximately unique on regular childbirth. (Which for sure incorporates the capability to renowned issues that are previous their skills and DO require a medical expert or medical expert.) They view delivery as a classic point in a woman's existence, not a medical disaster. yet for sure in case you opt for to be an OB, you will be a compassionate one. medical doctors make greater desirable than nurses. era.