Union Corners Obgyn (2024)

FAQs

What is the hardest part about being an Obgyn? ›

The most challenging and rewarding aspects of obstetrics and gynecology: The most challenging part of obstetrics is the dichotomy of emotion you see in any given day. You have a lot of happy medicine, but you also have a lot of very tragic medicine and that may occur in back-to-back patients.

Matching into Obstetrics and Gynecology as a DO is moderately competitive, with a 65% match rate and 16% of spots filled by DO Seniors in the 2022 Match.

There's a lot to love about OB/GYN. There's the continuity of care. The specialty is truly womb to grave, taking care of patients for their entire lives, including their best and worst days. If you enjoy building longitudinal relationships with patients, this has a strong draw.

Because the female body goes through many different biological functions at different life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, reaching out to an OB/GYN gives you extra care for all kinds of health issues. So start early and talk regularly with this woman's care specialist.

While the field of gynecology is the study of the female reproductive system as a whole. The complexity of this profession typically results in a generous OB/GYN salary. Because OB/GYNs receive education and training in both fields, they can treat a variety of medical problems in women.

Is general surgery more competitive than OB-GYN for the IMG or not? According to the match data General surgery is more competitive. The average USMLE step 1 and step 2 scores are 242 and 249 for IMG's matched in general surgery while those who matched in OB/GYN have scores of 231 and 237.

Most jobs in the medical field are stressful and may be exhausting emotionally. Being an OB-GYN may involve sharing difficult news with patients about their health. However, this role also allows you to share exciting news with your patients or serve as a source of comfort for them during challenges.

It is often difficult for them to maintain work-life balance. Although national data is not available but dropout rate and switching to specialty, were observed among ObGyn resident. Even the residents with a diehard passion for this speciality, are sometime unable to cope with the challenges.

Studies indicate that burnout rates among obstetricians-gynecologists range from 40% to more than 75%, which is in the middle to upper one-third of medical specialties. Symptoms range from feelings of underappreciation and unresolved fatigue, to cynicism, depression, physical symptoms, and illness.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends girls have their first gynecologic visit between ages 13 and 15. Why is that? Naturally, a girl should see us at any age if she has medical issues or questions.

Is becoming an OB-GYN difficult? ›

It takes a lot of commitment to become an OB GYN as the path is rigorous and lasts many years. While the training can be demanding, many find the job to be rewarding and well worth the sacrifice.

If you become sexually active before age 21, start seeing your gynecologist once a year. If you are a woman between the ages of 21 and 29, you should visit your gynecologist once a year for a regular exam, and in between visits if any issues arise.

Stress levels

Most jobs in the medical field are stressful and may be exhausting emotionally. Being an OB-GYN may involve sharing difficult news with patients about their health. However, this role also allows you to share exciting news with your patients or serve as a source of comfort for them during challenges.

It takes a lot of commitment to become an OB GYN as the path is rigorous and lasts many years. While the training can be demanding, many find the job to be rewarding and well worth the sacrifice.