What classes in college do you have to take be an obstetrician?

To become an obstetrician, an individual needs to complete a Bachelor's degree, Medical School, and Obstetrical and Gynecological residency. Here are the typical education requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree (4 years):

- Courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, etc.

- Prerequisite courses may include General Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Calculus.

2. Medical School (4 years):

- Courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, etc.

- Clinical rotations in various medical specialties, including obstetrics and gynecology.

3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (4 years):

- Hands-on training in obstetrics and gynecology, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery, etc.

- Residents rotate through different services, such as labor and delivery, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive endocrinology.

4. Board Certification:

- After residency, doctors need to pass the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) certification exam to become board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists.