Obstetrician/GynecologistHave you ever wondered what it would take to become qualified to work with the female reproductive system? The Obstetrics and Gynecology career is a challenging yet fascinating career due to the ability to be a part of introducing new life into the world, along with other obligations that come with this career. The research will describe the obstetrics and gynecology career, what it takes to become a successful obstetrician/gynecologist, and the impact this career has on society. An obstetrician is a medical specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has special expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive system disorders (The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologist). Gynecology was born from the need to treat any injuries that may occur during childbirth (Estrada, Sara). The need to decrease the risks of childbirth required that doctors pay attention to the field of obstetrics (Estrada, Sara). There are approximately 20,540 obstetrician/gynecologists practicing in the United States today (Estrada, Sara). Clinics tend to be located near larger cities. This is due to larger populations (Estrada, Sara). The average annual salary is expected to be around $200,000 (Estrada, Sara). Military personnel use the HPSP (Health Professions Scholarship Program) to pay for their education (Estrada, Sara). People who serve in the military usually have three or four years of service after finishing school (Estrada, Sara). Nonmilitary personnel use numerous student aid and scholarship programs available in their area to pay for school and medical training (Estrada, Sara). There are four recognized subspecialties in the field of obstetrics and gynecology......focus of the article......change and attention to detail (Pg6).Works Cited""The Role of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the early years Detection of epithelial ovarian cancer"." The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Version 477. Np, March 27, 2011. Web. September 28, 2013. . This website explains, in more depth, what some of the subspecialties of an OB/GYN are. Berek, Jonathan S. and Emil Novak. Berek and Novak gynecology. 14th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. Print. It provides a timeline of exactly what an OB/GYN does. "What is an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN)? - Pregnancy - HealthCommunities.com." Health information and tools - HealthCommunities.com. Np, 10 June 2001. Web. 30 September 2013. . This website explains, in more depth, what some of the duties and obligations of an obstetrician/gynecologist are.