“What do you want to be when you grow up?” this seems to the continuous question everyone is encountered within their lifetime; and we expect it in every ice breaker. In our elementary years we hear “A doctor!” or “the president of the United States!”; but with further education and experience our dreams alter and so do our careers. I’d have to admit my insight on my future has been consistent; my value was always to pursue a career that helps others. With my enrollment in college, I chose the major of biology because I believe this will prepare me for medical school where I hope to become a Gynecologist. After this career analysis, I gained major insight on my future career including its overview, job responsibilities, work environment, skills, education, salary, and …show more content…
Gynecologists are medical doctors that specialize in women’s reproductive systems; they perform various tests and exams focused on women’s health. They take on responsibilities such as performing the standard annual exam on adult women to ensure their reproductive health. This exam includes a pap smear and the woman’s use of birth control is monitored. Most Gynecologists get certified as obstetricians; when accomplished they are addressed as an OBGYN. With this they can monitor the health of a mother and her fetus during her pregnancy. Also, a Gynecologist must keep track of same medical conditions in women as her general practitioner. When diagnosed with a disease of some sort the gynecologist will inform the patient on how her reproductive organs could be affected. They can diagnose problems that are afflicting a woman’s reproductive system such as polycystic ovarian