The Best Colleges for Obstetricians

Although numerous medical schools prepare prospective obstetricians to treat women’s health conditions, the top colleges offer top-notch faculty and research technology and intensive residency programs. After earning their bachelor’s degrees, candidates complete four years of medical school and four years of residency in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology and preventative care, according to the American Pregnancy Association. The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that graduates must pass a certification test and that some pursue a sub-specialty, such as maternal/fetal medicine, infertility or female pelvic medicine.
  1. Harvard University

    • Harvard University is synonymous with academic excellence, and the school’s women’s health training is no exception. Ranked first in the nation by "U.S. News and World Report" in 2013, Harvard Medical School’s innovative and intensive obstetrics and gynecology program is one of the most popular among students.The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and provides ongoing education for practicing obstetricians in the field, as a publication by the Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education reports.

    University of California, San Francisco

    • The women’s health specialty at the University of California, San Francisco ranks second in the nation according to "U.S. News and World Report." The school’s website reports that the university’s medical school ranks fourth in the nation for research education and is committed to advancing the field through academic excellence and quality research. Previously named a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, the university partners with other organizations in the area to give potential obstetricians some of the most comprehensive training available.

    University of Pennsylvania

    • The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the best medical schools for prospective obstetricians in the nation. The women’s health specialty program was listed third in the country by "U.S. News and World Report," and the medical school has ranked in the top five colleges in the nation for over 15 years. The university’s state of the art research facilities prepare students for obstetric careers in areas such as research, patient care or maternal and newborn health.

    Johns Hopkins University

    • "U.S. News and World Report" ranks Johns Hopkins University’s medical school third in the nation. The same report ranks the women’s health program sixth in the nation, according to a news release by Johns Hopkins Medicine. Prospective obstetricians receive comprehensive training in gynecology and obstetrics, as well as intensive training at three different area hospitals in sub-specialties such as reproductive endocrinology and erogynecology.

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