Ex offensive lineman (big man) as an OB/GYN??

[countryboy75]

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Ok so here is a unique situation.

I am a big guy 6'2 300 lbs (second year med student) and I am a little nervous about doing my OB/GYN rotation. I actually like the field however I am a little leary about how well I will be accepted even as a student durring clinicals.

Have any of you ran across a med student or even OB/GYN resident who would fit my description? I am afraid it will effect my quality of care since I may be intimidating to the patient.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[spalatin]

Ok so here is a unique situation.

I am a big guy 6'2 300 lbs (second year med student) and I am a little nervous about doing my OB/GYN rotation. I actually like the field however I am a little leary about how well I will be accepted even as a student durring clinicals.

Have any of you ran across a med student or even OB/GYN resident who would fit my description? I am afraid it will effect my quality of care since I may be intimidating to the patient.

Any thoughts on this?

My former roomie was a starting tight end at Michigan. He wasn't as big as you, but he was pretty big. He did it and has a thriving practice now.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Ok so here is a unique situation.

I am a big guy 6'2 300 lbs (second year med student) and I am a little nervous about doing my OB/GYN rotation. I actually like the field however I am a little leary about how well I will be accepted even as a student durring clinicals.

Have any of you ran across a med student or even OB/GYN resident who would fit my description? I am afraid it will effect my quality of care since I may be intimidating to the patient.

Any thoughts on this?

This is anecdotal, but I've had a big male gynecologist before, and it didn't bother me. I actually prefer male GYNs; they tend to be more gentle.

 

[tiredmom]

We had an ob/gyn back home who was known as the "Gentle Giant". He was about 6'6" and had to be 350+ -they had to special order gowns for him that were taller than I am! But he was really good with his patients and had a very gentle touch. He never had problems with keeping patients.

 

[chocchip]

We have one resident here who is ex-military (and similar size), and he is one of the most well liked by the residents and his patients!

 

[MiesVanDerMom]

It really depends how big your hands are, as far going into OB/GYN practice. I don't think your overall size is an issue. I'd take a small handed man over a big handed woman for a doc anyday...