44PX - PSYCHIATRIST AFSC Officer

Summary

Life in the Air Force can add unique pressures in addition to the normal stresses of daily life. Specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health and emotional problems, Psychiatrists play a crucial role in caring for the overall well-being of their patients. Due to extensive medical training, these physicians intricately understand the complex relationship between emotional and medical illness to better care for their patients full mental health needs.

What You’ll Do

• Examine, evaluate, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe and evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of therapeutic measures.
• Manage and direct psychiatric services and clinics.
• Coordinate psychiatric services with other medical activities.

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

• Completion of residency or fellowship in psychiatry for subspecialties
• 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: 8.5 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 Force Reserve
• Air National Guard