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