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Why is Obstetrician/Gynecologist a combined profession? Why isn't it two separate careers?

I am interested in the field of Obstetrician/Gynecologist and I would like to know why these two professions aren't two separate careers. As an Obstetrician you usually work in a hospital to deliver babies and as a Gynecologist you usually work in a clinic, why are the two professions combined? #doctor #obstetrics #science #hospital-and-health-care #medicine

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Deb’s Answer

OB docs are ones who care for moms and babies until they are born when a pediatrician takes over the care of the baby. Gyn docs provide for women's health. Annual pap/breast exams, cancer surgeries of ovaries or uterus. Often OB/GYN's practice both professions together, however the OB malpractice insurance has escalated more than any other specialty I can think of. If there is a bad outcome, an OB doc can lose both patients-mom and baby. When one practices GYN only, there is a benefit of reduced naloractice insurance. Sometimes one may practice separately due to preference only. An OB doc is akways on call and at hospital at all hours. GYN's can be much more predictable with office hours and scheduled surgeries.
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Madison’s Answer

It is hard to say why the residency is all one but it is. It is very valuable to learn all aspects of womens health regardless of if you end up practicing all of it. OBGYN combined makes you an expert in all aspects of the reproductive system and care. However, you may chose to practice more or just one side of this or both and can tailor your practice as an attending to the aspects you enjoy most and are best at providing .
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Vernon’s Answer

Mommies make babies inside their reproductive system. For a time, the baby and the mommy have the most intricate, delicate and intimate biological connection of all living things. Therefore, it behooves the physician interested in the fields to be just as intimately involved with both aspects of human reproduction.

It's kind of like trying to design a great athletic shoe. You can't get it totally right with contours, materials, flexibility, etc., without knowing how the foot works.
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