Being a physician has been my dream since I was about five years old.

I want to pursue this career because it is something that interest me.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders that affect women.

Work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies, during childbirth, and into postpartum.
Responsibilities also include o o o performing annual examinations, collecting and documenting patient medical histories providing counseling on diet, hygiene, sexual health and disease prevention.

(What Physicians Do?)

INTERESTS/SKILLS/HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

Communication Skills Leadership Skills Organization Problem Solving Undergraduate Work

Biology Chemistry Physics Math English MCAT scores

("How to Become a Physician or Surgeon.)

ROUTE
Doctoral or Professional Degree 4 years undergrad 4 years medical school 3-8 years internship

("How to Become a Physician or Surgeon.)

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

U n i ve r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a - S a n Fr a n c i s c o

Tu l a n e U n ive r s i t y M e d i c a l S c h o o l

ERAS Application Personal Statement Transcript Dean's Letter USMLE Scores (Step 1 must be taken before applying; Step 2 must be taken before ranking) 3 Letters of Recommendation A Letter from the Chairman of the Department of OB/GYN of your medical school ("How to Apply." )

Transcript Completed required courses

General Chemistry and Biology Organic Chemistry

Physics
GPA of a 3.2 ("Getting Started.)

INCOME POTENTIAL/PROJECTED JOB MARKET

$281,190 annually 24% growth 2010-2020 New technologies can reduce growth. Job prospects should be good for physicians willing to practice in rural and low-income areas. ("Job Outlook.)

Works Cited
Hawgood, Sam, MBBS. "Getting Started." UCSF Medical Education. The University of California, San Francisco, CA, 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://meded.ucsf.edu/admissions/getting -started>. "How to Apply." Tulane University School of Medicine. Tulane University, n.d. Web. Sept.-Oct. 2013. <https://tulane.edu/som/departments/ob-gyn/residency-program/how-to-apply.cfm>. "How to Become a Physician or Surgeon." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mar.-Apr. 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-andsurgeons.htm>. "Job Outlook." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mar.-Apr. 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm>. "What Physicians and Surgeons Do?" U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mar.-Apr. 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-andsurgeons.htm>.