O*NET-SOC 29-1218.00

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.3808/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.2508/2023
Active Learning2.A.2.b4.1208/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.1208/2023
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.008/2023
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.35.008/2023
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.508/2023
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.2508/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.2508/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2508/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Treat diseases of female organs.Core5608/2023
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.Core5608/2023
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.Core5608/2023
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.Core5608/2023
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.Core5608/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative5.4111/2023
Social5.411/2023
Realistic4.5711/2023
Conventional4.1411/2023
Enterprising2.6111/2023
Artistic1.3411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.