Training and Qualifications – OB/GYN: Must hold a degree as M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine); Formal education and training requirements for physicians—4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and/or residency; Must be self-discipline, with the ability to deal tactfully with patients are important for success.