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An offer from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

Your profession: Medical specialist (m/f) - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Professional activities

Medical specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology are concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gender-specific health problems which occur in women. They also support and monitor pregnancies, births and confinement.

Fields of work

Medical specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology work, for example,

  • at hospitals and clinics at institutes of higher education
  • at specialist medical practices
  • at health centres
  • in medical research and teaching

Regulation

This profession is regulated in Germany.

The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).