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= SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To tell my class what it takes to be an obstetrician. = = THESIS STATEMENT: I will inform you about the career of an obstetrician by providing you with the job description, preparation, and the working conditions for this career. = = SPEECH TITLE: You're Going to Have A Baby Brother or Sister   = = INTRO   = = I.  Your mother may see him or her when she says, “We’re going to see if there’s a bun in my oven.” When you are at the clinic, he or she may say, “Congratulations!” and shake your mom’s hand or give her a hug. Later, you ask, “Mom, who was that person and why did the doctor say congratulations?” She smiles and says, “That was my obstetrician and you’re going to have a baby brother or sister soon.”  = = II.  Today, I will be taking you into the fantastic world of obstetrics. = = III.  Being an obstetrician is not fun and games and sometimes can mean life or death depending on the circumstances. I will inform you of the path it takes to be an obstetrician. You will learn about the job description, the education and training, and the job conditions. = = BODY   = = I.  First let me tell you the thrilling world of being an obstetrician. =

A. An [|obstetrician] is a physician who treats women who are pregnant, during and after pregnancy.
== B.  Being an obstetrician requires you [|to assist mothers]in understanding [|the pregnancy and the stages of the developing baby]as well as any complications that may occur. ==

D. Obstetricians can work in small offices, clinics, [|centers], and local hospitals.
== E.  Because of the growing population, there will be an expected increase in the employment of obstetricians so the [|job outlook] is expected to grow faster than the average rate. ==

F. One of the many advanced opportunities of the career is to be head of your own obstetrics team.
= II. The [|education and training] of becoming an obstetrician is very rigorous and takes many years to accomplish. = == A.  To become an obstetrician, you must  acquire a  Bachelor’s Degree, [|2-4 years of undergraduate school], 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of residency. ==

B. The years of time, expense, and hard work to achieve this dream would be about thirteen to sixteen.
== C.  [|Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science] offers four different colleges and schools. == === 1.  If you were interesting in becoming an OB/GYN a good place to start would be the [|Chicago Medical School]. ===

E. To receive a M.D. ALL of the required courses must be met.
= III. The job conditions for an obstetrician differ from the patient to patient as well as the environment. =

B. Work conditions for an OB varies depending on the procedure taking place, whether it’s a high-risk delivery on the way or a routine checkup.
== C. [|For a fresh bright] [|new OB] [|the salary] would be about $145,300-$149,500 per year. While becoming more experienced in this field, you would be able to make anywhere from $231,000 to $249,000 per year. ==

CONCLUSION
= I.  An obstetrician lives everyday of his or her life preserving the life of a mother and child. = == A.  For this career choice a person must have a positive demeanor and can be trusted when the patient feels that there is a problem. I will sit there, listen, and take the right approach on what to do. ==

C. The job conditions may be taxing at times, but if you truly believe this is worth it, follow your dream and never look back with an ounce of doubt.
= I cannot imagine when my dream turns into a reality. When the first woman steps into my office, and I greet her with a warm smile and a firm handshake, I can say “Hello, my name is Dr. Ferris and I will be your obstetrician, so how can I help you today?”  =