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Obstetrics and gynaecology (also spelled as obstetrics and gynecology; abbreviated as Obst and Gynae, O&G, OB-GYN and OB/GYN [a]) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynaecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system ...
The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the care of the female reproductive tract and children during the course of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period (obstetricians) and to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize ...
Medical doctors who practise in the field of childbirth include categorically specialised obstetricians, family practitioners and general practitioners whose training, skills and practices include obstetrics, and in some contexts general surgeons. These physicians and surgeons variously provide care across the whole spectrum of normal and ...
A nurses' station is an area of a health care facility (such as a hospital ward or nursing home), which nurses and other health care staff work behind when not working directly with patients and where they can perform some of their duties. The station has a counter that can be approached by visitors and patients who wish to receive attention ...
To become certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by ABOG, a physician must complete the following: [20] Earn a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) Complete an ACMGE-accredited residency program; Pass the Qualifying Exam in Obstetrics and Gynecology (written exam) Prepare a case list; Pass the Certifying Exam in Obstetrics and Gynecology (oral exam)
An April 13, 2023 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Research and Action Institute found that Wisconsin’s OB-GYN residency programs saw a 7.8% decrease in 2022-23 from ...
Maternal–fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics. [1] Their training typically includes a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology followed by a three-year fellowship. They may perform prenatal tests, provide treatments, and perform surgeries.
In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant.