Subspecialty/fellowship training following completion of an obstetrics and gynecology residency training program is available in reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, urogynecology and family planning.

How many hours does an OB GYN resident work?

On average you will be working at least 80 hours/week, not including independent study time and research (if you’re so inclined). There are few specialties with longer hours and all of them are of a surgical nature.

What do you do as an Obgyn resident?

Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology is four years in duration. Rotations traditionally are divided between obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (Urogyn), maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Are ob-gyns always on call?

Typically the work week for someone working full-time is 40 – 60 hours plus one to two nights of call per month. Many ob-gyns work 4 days per week, or sometimes half-time. The opportunities abound for both men and women.

Is OB gyn a competitive residency?

A specialty such as ob/gyn, which Salari chose, “is among the specialties that are not the most competitive And yet a specialty like that used to have people applying to 25-30 programs a year now has an average of 60 programs per applicant,” Andrews continued.

Is Obgyn a competitive field?

The percentage of DOs accepted into the PGY1 year of ob/gyn increased from 12% in 2018 to 17% in 2019. Of course, that means ob/gyn is now as competitive as dermatology — and more competitive than general surgery or vascular surgery!

What are the disadvantages of being an OB-GYN?

The Disadvantages of Being an OB-GYN

• Long, Irregular Hours. An OB-GYN can work a very erratic schedule.
• Job Competition. All medical specialties are competitive, but becoming an OB-GYN is an especially competitive process.
• Controversial Decisions.
• Gender Bias.
• Malpractice Insurance.