44FX - FAMILY PHYSICIAN AFSC Officer

Summary

The first-rate healthcare the Air Force provides isn’t just for our Airmen; it’s also for their families. Responsible for continuing and comprehensive care, Family Physicians treat patients of all ages and sexes. From health maintenance and preventive services to behavioral and social needs, these specialists provide services that broadly encompass the treatment needs of their patients.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain comprehensive care for families that includes preventive medicine services, behavioral health and community healthcare.
• Determine the need for consultation and treatment provided by other specialists.
• Coordinate outpatient and inpatient services with other medical activities.
• Formulate medical training programs and instruct both medical and nonmedical personnel on a variety of health-related topics.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Completed a residency in family practice or board certification by either the American Board of Family Practice or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialties
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

Minimum Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve