Obstetricians/Gynecologists

An OB/GYN is experienced in assisting not only patients but coworkers and other caregivers; analyzing and evaluating information in order to choose the best solution to a medical problem; and establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with others in order to achieve the best results. To make this experience most effective, the OB/GYN employs critical thinking, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as problem solving, decision making, and assessment skills. Personality traits of the effective OB/GYN are integrity, dependability, attention to details, ability to tolerate stress and exercise self-control even in difficult situations, empathy for others, persistence in spite of difficulties, adaptability in the case of changing conditions, and self-reliance in achieving goals.

Communication skills are essential, as most of your time is spent with patients, talking to them and listening to their histories and problems. The intimate nature of both the patient's condition and the examination requires that an OB/GYN be able to put the patient at ease while asking highly personal questions.