Are you considering a career in medicine? Do you enjoy working with women? Then you might be interested in the field of gynecology. This page will walk you through the process of how to become an gynecologist.

• Gynecologists care for women's reproductive health. Becoming an gynecologist requires many years of training. Aspiring gynecologists must earn a bachelor's degree, attend four years of medical school, and complete a residency in gynecology before they are licensed as an obstetrician.

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While you don't study medicine in college, these years lay the foundation for what you'll study in medical school. While you don't need to major in science, you'll want to make sure you successfully complete all the science courses that the medical schools you'll be applying to require. These usually include biology, physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, and calculus. Medical school admissions are very competitive, so you'll want to make sure you have a GPA of at least 3.5, although many medical schools require a 3.6 or a 3.7StudentDoc: Medical School RequirementsBefore applying to medical school, you'll also need to prepare for, and take, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).

Medical school will teach you how to become a doctor- you'll be educated in all fields, not just gynecology.

1. Your first two years of medical school will usually be spent in the classroom, where you'll study topics such as anatomy , physiology, pathology, microbiology, and medical ethics.Bureau of Labor Statistics: Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
2. The final two years of medical school will give you exposure to clinical work, and you'll be seeing patients. You'll be exposed to many different types of medicine, including internal medicine, family practice, surgery, and pediatrics, in addition to gynecology.
3. You'll take the first two parts of the medical licensing exam, the USMLE, in the second and fourth years of medical school..

Before being qualified to take the board examinations in gynecology, and be board certified as an gynecologist, you need to complete a residency in gynecology. A gynecology resident is generally a joint program which includes obstetrics. A gynecology residency will generally last about 4 years, with an opportunity to spend additional time if a fellowship in a specialized area, such as gynecological oncology or surgery, is desired.