What are the Different OBGYN Sub-Specialties?

My instagram post on this is waayy to long for a caption, so I put it in a blog post instead. 

After each description, I have some of the OBGYN docs and OBGYN sub-specialists I know on the instagram that like to share a little about what they do so you can go follow ;-) 

Generalist: Complete four years of OBGYN residency and then practice the breadth and depth of obstetrics and gynecology. They “do it all” and get to have long term relationships their patients throughout their life. General Specialists can make their practice their own, some focusing on GYN only, some focusing solely obstetrics, academic positions, community positions, it looks different for everyone and that is what makes it so cool! ex: @mamadoctorjones @storyofstyle @tcrosse_md @jessicashepherdmd @doctorfitandfab @neel_t_shah

Family Planning: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then two additional years of training in research, clinical practice, and teaching in abortion and contraception. FP specialists may choose to practice both OB and GYN after fellowship. ex: @belligerant @doctor.gabby

Gynecologic Oncology: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in cancers of the female reproductive organs - ex: cervical, ovarian, uterine, fallopian tubes. This is a VERY intense surgical training.  Our GYN oncologists perform big tumor de-bulking surgeries, bowel surgeries if necessary, robotic surgery, and some times help us with cesarean hysterectomies. GYN Oncologists do not practice obstetrics. ex: @dollhouse8 @taracastizzle @g_monet_3

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in high risk obstetrics. This is what I post about all the time 😜. We take care of moms who get sick during pregnancy, fetuses with medical complications, and can be experts genetics, preterm birth prevention, ultrasound, and fetal surgery. We do not practice GYN (outside of routine stuff that may trickle into prenatal care) 🙌🏽 ex: me! @dralrahmani @fastingworkgirl

Minimally Invasive Surgery & Pelvic Pain: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then two additional years of training in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and robotic surgery), treatments for endometriosis, and pelvic pain disorders. ex: @pelvicpaindoc

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in the study of endocrinology related to the female reproductive system and amazing reproductive technology like IVF. ex: @NatalieCrawfordMD @roohi_jeelani_md

Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in pelvic floor disorders and their surgical correction. This includes disorders of the lower urinary tract and rectum. ex: @emilyrwd 

📟Paging all my OBGYN docs and OBGYN sub-specialists! What do you love most about your job?!

Tagging some of my fav fellows and attending above xo 

If you guys know of some good OBGYN accounts, please tag/comment too!