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Obstetrician/Gynecologist #1215 |
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Why the big career change? This physician says he wanted to do something that made a difference in someone's life. It appears he has succeeded: in just two and a half years of practice, he has delivered more than 600 babies! He says it is OK to choose a career and find out you don't enjoy it. Since we spend much of our lives at work, he says it is worth it to pursue a career you are passionate about. He is happier and has found a career he loves.
Career Profile:
After spending eight years as a mechanical engineer for a large aircraft company, this career professional decided he would rather work with people than planes. So, he spent a year taking night classes to prepare for medical school. He completed his residency in Iowa and began practicing as an obstetrician/gynecologist in 1997.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist #1215
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| Is it a hectic lifestyle? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How long was medical school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How many years of residence do you need? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kind of salary can you make in this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Is this a competitive profession? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is your job history? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How did you decide you wanted to do this? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Generally how much debt do you acquire from medical school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What classes are important in high school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What does it take to get accepted into med school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What were your grades like in high school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the ratio of men to women in this medical field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Since you’re so busy, what is your home life like? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Have many deliveries do you make per year? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How many deliveries have you made in one shift? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Please tell us about your oldest and youngest patient. | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How do different cultures deal with giving birth? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you believe in Lamaze? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you slap the babies when they come out? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you need to know different languages for this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
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