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When you first find out you are pregnant you start planning and find yourself a doctor. Most the time that doctor is a OBGYN doctor. OBGYN is an acronym for physicians who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. OBGYNs diagnose and treat disorders of women's reproductive systems, as well as monitor pregnancies and supervise childbirth. OBGYNs, like all medical doctors, must complete several years of education and obtain licensure to legally practice in the United States. Prospective OBGYNs must pursue a 4-year undergraduate degree such as a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Students may consider taking courses in biology, chemistry and anatomy, which provide a foundation of education for medical school and human health. Most programs that offer science degrees also include laboratory courses, which allow students to become familiarized with lab equipment and procedures, that would complete the first step in the process. The second step is to pass the medical college admissions test. After that is completed like all physicians and surgeons, OBGYNs must complete a 4-year medical school program. Aspiring OBGYNs take many of the same courses as general physicians, but may choose classes with a concentration in obstetrics and gynecology. Medical school programs also include extensive hands-on practice through clinical rotations in which students can gain experience in OBGYN. After concluding the academic portion of their training, OBGYN students must complete an internship and residency in a hospital. An internship is usually a year long, while a medical residency may last between 3-7 years. During a medical residency, OBGYN students are paid employees and may evaluate patients, create treatment plans and observe patient progress. After all of that the last step is to obtain your state licensure is mandatory in order to officially become an OBGYN. Students who are licensed can legally begin medical practice in the U.S. and its related territories. Licensure requires passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), which tests a physician's ability to relate medical concepts and principles to their practice. Even though the jobs seems like it would take a long time to get it is defiantly worth it. You would be the doctor everyone looks to with their baby and the pregnancy, you are helping bring a new life into this world.