It is one of the lucrative and at the same time respectable career option for
science students. Job prospects are expected to be very good especially for
gynecologists with extensive experience and specializations as they plays a very
important role in woman’s life. Gynecologists examine and treat many
different issues related to the female reproductive system such as gynecological
diseases, pregnancy, and fertility. They deal with many different conditions
such as cancer, amenorrhea, urine incontinence, and prolapse of pelvic organs.
Gynecologists also provide a variety of procedures such as pap smears, biopsies,
hysterectomies, tubal ligations, and oophorectomy.
OB/GYN can specialise in various sub specialties like Gynecologic oncology,
Urogynecology, maternal and fetal medicine, Reproductive endocrinology and
infertility. Gynecologic oncology, which deals with gynecologic cancer, treats
and diagnoses cancer in the reproductive system. Maternal and fetal medicine,
deals with pregnancy complications. Gynecologists in this field know how to
treat and diagnose pregnancy complications before and after birth. Reproductive
endocrinology and infertility focus on treating infertility disorders.
Urogynecology is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on surgical treatments
that correct female urinary tract disorders.
These physicians can get jobs
in Government or private hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals
run by defense etc. Those who have interest in teaching can work as Gynecology
lecturers in medical schools or institutes. In this case, Candidates with
Diploma (DGO) may have to put in another two years for getting their MD or MS or
DNB to take up the teaching option, as Colleges/ institutes does not prefer to
hire DGO's. One can opt for self-employment and
start a clinic. One can also pursue research after completing postgraduate degree in any specialized branch of gynecology.
At the same time, the field is gratifying in the sense that you assist in
bringing a new life into the world.
There are immense challenges in this field. The working time can be very
hectic, they must be on call even
at mid night in case of emergencies and may require to work for long hours. A
gynecologist needs to be very careful during the treatment procedures, as when
dealing with pregnant women, one deals with two lives.
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Remuneration
The gynecologist salary range is dependent on various factors, including
the educational degree, years of work experience, place of employment
and the geographical location. One can expect a high salary from the beginning
of his/her career in gynecology. Doctors who practice both, gynecology
and obstetrics, are generally paid more, as they can offer expertise in
both the fields. For fresher at entry level salary ranges from Rs.15,000
to Rs.30,000 per month. After acquiring an experience of 4-5 years he/she
can earn a salary ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month. At
senior level salary can range in between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,00,000
per month which depends on their experience.
Obstetricians/Gynecologists who work in hospitals make more money than those
working in outpatient care centers and colleges, universities and professional
schools. Obstetricians/Gynecologists who work in their own private practice make
significantly more than all others in this field. They charge on the basis of
per visit and according to the complexity of the case.
