choosing a specialty

CHOOSING A SPECIALTY Diem Thi Huyen – 10Y2C Medical students always have many choices for future specialty like: Paediatrics Paediatrician Geriatrics Geriatrician Cardiology Cardiologist Dentistry Dentist And I also have a choice for myself I want to become a obstetrician Roles of an obstetrician Prenatal Care  provide prenatal care for women and their babies before birth Birth and Labor    Delivering babies and perform other birth-related duties as needed Inducing labor Performing cesarean section births  Performing emergency surgery when needed  Monitoring the mother and the baby throughout childbirth, and oversees the administration of medications  Being alert to the patient and baby's conditions during childbirth and respond to changes YOU KNOW In US, if you want to become an obstetrician you must:  Completing four years of medical school to receive an M.D., or doctor of medicine degree   Taking the U.S Medical Licensing Examination to obtain a license to practice medicine Completing a four-year residency program and take the American Board of Obstetrics written and oral exam to become board-certified to practice medicine as an obstetrician Personal qualities of obstetrician Emotional Physical In addition, you need:   Good communication skills Taking on the role of counselor and confidante to some of your patients [...]...  Taking the U.S Medical Licensing Examination to obtain a license to practice medicine Completing a four-year residency program and take the American Board of Obstetrics written and oral exam to become board-certified to practice medicine as an obstetrician Personal qualities of obstetrician Emotional Physical In addition, you need:   Good communication skills Taking on the role of counselor and... to practice medicine as an obstetrician Personal qualities of obstetrician Emotional Physical In addition, you need:   Good communication skills Taking on the role of counselor and confidante to some of your patients