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What is the definition or description of: maternal-fetal medicine?

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ob-Gyn : Maternal fetal medicine is a subspecialty of OB gyn. It is the study of high risk pregnancies and obstetrics. It requires an additional 3 years of training beyond the traditional 4 years of OB gyn residency training.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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