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How does it take to be a gynecologist?

How long does it take to finish school if you want to be a gynecologist?
Hi I’m Taniyah and I’m about to a sophomore in high school. I’m considering going to be an obgyn, but I’m scared of going to school for a long time. Im afraid I will quit and drop out.

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Rita’s Answer

I'm not a gynecologist but I can tell you what it will take:
1. Finish high school-four years
2. Finish college-four years
3. Finish medical school-four years
4. Finish residency-four years for OB Gyn

I just want to share some things with you that I never considered when I was in your shoes. I'm not telling you not to be an OB-Gyn but I want you to know what to consider. Babies are delivered all night. Are you going to work for a practice/group or are you going to open up your own practice? Do you want to have your own family and kids? If you work for a group, you will take turns taking call (being called to the hospital or just staying there all night if a baby is delivered). If it's a group practice of let's say 7 people, every 7th day, you will be in the hospital all day/night or stay at home and be called into the hospital. Who is going to take care of your kids? If you have your own practice, it's even worse.

I am grateful for what medicine has provided for me financially. It is rewarding to have patients that appreciate me but there is a price to pay for everything. The hours can be long. You not only pay the price but your family will also pay the price. I have been called at 2 AM for critical labs, called to the hospital all hours at night. The next day, I still need to go to work. I've had patients text me at 12 AM for noncritical concerns or call me on my cell phone at 7:30 am wanting an appointment when the office opens at 8 AM.

I always ask medical students this question: Your child has a recital, game etc and then you get called to the hospital for one of your patients. What do you do? The most difficult part is the work and home balance.
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James Constantine’s Answer

Hi there, Taniyah!

Embarking on the journey to become a gynecologist involves a substantial commitment to education and training. The first step is to earn a bachelor's degree, a process that usually spans four years. Once you've got your undergraduate degree under your belt, you'll move on to medical school, another four-year commitment. After medical school, the next step is a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology, which is typically another four-year endeavor. So, all in all, you're looking at around 12 years of learning and training after high school to become a gynecologist.

Here are the top 3 authoritative references you might find helpful:

1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) - www.acog.org
2. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - www.aamc.org
3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.bls.gov

Also, here are a couple of useful web results:

- www.indeed.com: "How To Become a Gynecologist in 7 Steps (With FAQs)" - This guide suggests that the education required to become a gynecologist can take between 11 and 15 years, depending on whether you decide to specialize.
- www.quora.com: "I'm interested in becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist, how do I..." - This thread offers advice on applying to an accredited medical college in the US that has an ob-gyn specialty program.

Remember, the first step is always prayer, and don't hesitate to ask for more help if you need it.

Best of luck!
JAMES.
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