| Aspect | Ob Gyn Resident | Ob Gyn Fellow |
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| Credentials | Medical degree, residency completion | Additional subspecialty training, certification |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics during residency | Specialized clinics, hospitals, research settings |
| Role | Training, supervised patient care | Advanced expertise, independent procedures |
Ob Gyn Residents are in training to become specialists, focusing on general obstetrics and gynecology under supervision. Ob Gyn Fellows have completed residency and are pursuing subspecialty training, gaining advanced skills in areas like maternal-fetal medicine or gynecologic oncology. The main difference lies in experience level and scope of practice, with fellows providing more specialized care.