An obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has specific skill in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventative care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, and family planning. An obstetrician/gynecologist, commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN, can serve as a primary physician and often serve as consultants to other physicians. OB/GYNs can have private practices, work in …showed first 75 words of 544 total…

…showed last 75 words of 544 total…a high demand for physicians in this particular field of women's health care. Reports show shortages especially in the urban and lower income areas because of lower earning potential. Also because of the lengthy training that students have to endure in order to become an Ob/gyn medical facilities are requesting hospitals to open up more residency slots. For now experienced Ob/gyns have to work longer hours to fulfill the increasing growth of demand.