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Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my intuition - Data (5.00)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.96)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.84)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.84)
  5. Heal, cure - People (4.83)
  6. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.75)
  7. Research - Data (4.75)
  8. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.75)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.73)
  10. Supervise, manage - People (4.71)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.50)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.36)
  13. Interview, draw out - People (4.31)
  14. Study, observe - Data (4.26)
  15. Listen - People (4.25)
  16. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  17. Speak - People (4.12)
  18. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.04)
  19. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.02)
  20. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  22. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.80)
  23. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.79)
  24. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.77)
  25. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  26. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Critical Thinking (4.38)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Active Listening (4.12)
  4. Speaking (4.12)
  5. Writing (4.00)
  6. Science (4.00)
  7. Active Learning (4.00)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (4.00)
  10. Monitoring (3.88)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (3.75)
  12. Service Orientation (3.75)
  13. Coordination (3.50)
  14. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (5.00)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (4.50)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  5. Oral Expression (4.12)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  7. Written Expression (4.00)
  8. Near Vision (3.88)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.62)
  1. Integrity (5.00)
  2. Dependability (4.96)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.96)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.86)
  5. Concern for Others (4.84)
  6. Self Control (4.80)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.79)
  8. Persistence (4.73)
  9. Independence (4.55)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.51)
  11. Cooperation (4.48)
  12. Analytical Thinking (4.43)
  13. Leadership (4.36)
  14. Initiative (4.27)
  15. Social Orientation (4.22)
  16. Innovation (3.80)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.83)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.75)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.71)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.40)
  5. Getting Information (4.31)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.30)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.26)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.14)
  9. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.04)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (4.02)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.99)
  12. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.96)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.79)
  14. Processing Information (3.77)
  15. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.77)
  16. Coaching and Developing Others (3.74)
  17. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.65)
  18. Performing Administrative Activities (3.56)
  19. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.53)
  1. Diagnose Medical Condition Of Patient (4.83)
  2. Take Vital Signs (4.83)
  3. Administer Anesthetics (4.83)
  4. Administer Injections (4.83)
  5. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.83)
  6. Perform Minor Surgery (4.83)
  7. Conduct Medical Tests (4.83)
  8. Deliver Babies (4.83)
  9. Conduct Complete Physical Examinations (4.83)
  10. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (4.83)
  11. Draw Blood (4.83)
  12. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.75)
  13. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (4.75)
  14. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.75)
  15. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.75)
  16. Follow Institutional Care Procedures (4.75)
  17. Follow Examining Room Procedures (4.75)
  18. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.75)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.75)
  20. Follow Life Support Procedures (4.75)
  21. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.75)
  22. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.75)
  23. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.75)
  24. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.75)
  25. Follow Operating Room Procedures (4.75)
  26. Use Counseling Techniques (4.75)
  27. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.75)
  28. Follow Surgical Procedures (4.75)
  29. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.75)
  30. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.75)
  31. Use Emergency Medical Treatment Procedures (4.75)
  32. Make Decisions (4.71)
  33. Identify Body Response Variations (4.40)
  34. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.40)
  35. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.40)
  36. Recognize Childhood Diseases (4.40)
  37. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (4.40)
  38. Collect Clinical Data (4.31)
  39. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.31)
  40. Observe Patient Condition (4.26)
  41. Interpret X-Rays (4.04)
  42. Write Technical Health Or Medical Documents (4.04)
  43. Interpret Medical Laboratory Test Results (4.04)
  44. Record Medical History Or Data (4.02)
  45. Document Medical Prognosis (4.02)
  46. Analyze Medical Data (3.79)
  47. Analyze Patient Activity (3.79)
  48. Calculate Medical Dosages (3.77)
  49. Conduct Patient Assessments (3.77)
  50. Order Medical Laboratory Tests (3.56)
  51. Prepare Patient Reports (3.56)
  52. Prepare Required Government Reports (3.56)
  53. Prepare Reports For Management (3.56)