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Why do you want to work in Gynaecology?
If you choose O&G, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for personal career development, both medical and surgical. Working in women’s health is a stimulating and rewarding career. Childbirth is an important event for any woman, and obstetricians are central to providing support and ensuring safety in maternity care.
Why do I love being an OB GYN?
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.
What is it like being a gynecologist?
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. You need to be there emotionally to support your patients where they are and that sometimes means your own emotions take a back seat to patient care. It can be very emotionally draining.
What are the challenges of being a Gynaecologist?
Top 5 challenges facing OBGYNs
- Fear of treatment and diagnosis.
- Lack of trained OBGYNs.
- Patients avoid exams and treatment for financial reasons.
- Lack of access to the latest treatment and screening technologies.
- Lack of awareness and education of women’s health.
How does a Gynaecologist work?
A gynecologist is a physician who specializes in the medical care of women and in health of the female reproductive system. They also deal with pap smear, infections of vaginal and uterine origin, fertility problems, contraception, tubal ligations and hysterectomy.
Is it fun being an Obgyn?
OB/GYN is the happy specialty. We are typically happy and joke around. That’s the personality that goes into OB/GYN. If you really want to touch peoples’ lives, this is the specialty for you.
What is the role of a Gynaecologist?
Gynaecology is concerned with the well-being and health of the female reproductive organs and the ability to reproduce. It includes endocrinology, female urology and pelvic malignancy. The specialty spans paediatric and adolescent gynaecological problems through to later years.
Why do so many women become Gynecologists?
I suspect that a lot of people who become gynecologists do so because they care about women’s well-being. I also suspect that many women who become gynecologists have done so because they want other women to feel comfortable coming to a mechanic who owns her own car, so to speak.
Are Gynecologists fun to work with?
Many doctors confirm that gynecologists have a reputation for being pretty fun off the clock. “OB-GYNs tend to be work hard/play hard type of individuals,” says one doctor. While many types of doctors have routine schedules, babies aren’t only born from 9 to 5.
How can I make my male gynecologist more comfortable with Me?
Just mild soap and water will do. If your male gynecologist seems to always have a doctor or nurse with them during examinations, that’s no coincidence. Many male gynecologists bring female medical professionals with them into exams to make sure the patient is comfortable and to keep misunderstandings to a minimum.
Why should I see an OB/GYN?
Most women know they should see an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) in order to maintain good feminine health. However, it can be challenging to get over fears, anxieties or misconceptions about going to the OB/GYN.