Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Job Description: Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Obstetricians and Gynecologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Medicine and Dentistry, Therapy and Counseling, and Psychology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.

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Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Processing Information
  
Getting Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Recognition
  
Near Vision
  
Speech Clarity
  
Information Ordering
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Originality
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Control Precision
  
Far Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Visualization
  
Selective Attention
  
Time Sharing
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Memorization
  
Trunk Strength
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Static Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Depth Perception
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Response Orientation
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Conventional
  

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Psychology
  
English Language
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Biology
  
Education and Training
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Chemistry
  
Mathematics
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Physics
  
Law and Government
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Clerical
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Mechanical
  
Communications and Media
  
Production and Processing
  
Telecommunications
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Foreign Language
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Geography
  
Design
  
Building and Construction
  
History and Archeology
  
Transportation
  

Wages

New Mexico
$161,780  
 
Kentucky
$125,500  
 
Wyoming
$98,240  
 
Puerto Rico
$83,690  
 
Vermont
$82,310  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Science
  
Critical Thinking
  
Active Listening
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Monitoring
  
Active Learning
  
Operations Analysis
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Analysis
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Negotiation
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Concern for Others
  
Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Initiative
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Leadership
  
Cooperation
  
Social Orientation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Physical Proximity
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Letters and Memos
  
Contact With Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Electronic Mail
  
Consequence of Error
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Degree of Automation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
  
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
  
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
  
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
  
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  
Treat diseases of female organs.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
  
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training