Wednesday, 26 August 2015

halacha - May a man become a gynecologist?


Is there any discussion among the halachic authorities as to whether or not a man can choose to pursue a medical career in gynaecology? The issue that I would presume exists is that unlike other parts of medicine the focus here is solely on the female reproductive system there may be problems of tznius. I have also read anecdotal evidence that there is an increased likelihood of sexual misconduct among those doctors.


Is there any halachic discussion as to the appropriateness (or not) of a man becoming a gynecologist?




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