44MX - Internal Medicine Physician AFSC Officer

Summary

It’s important that we provide our Airmen with overall, lasting healthcare. Dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, Internal Medicine Physicians provide comprehensive care important for each patient’s specific health needs. Often faced with a wide range of conditions affecting the internal organs, these specialists treat health needs that fall across the health spectrum.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases.
• Perform and direct disgnostic procedures including x-rays and clinical laboratory tests.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment for internal diseases.
• Manage plans and procedures for internal medicine services.
• Serve as a consultant on internal diseases.

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 or fellowship in internal medicine
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 5.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

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