44RX - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST AFSC Officer

Summary

When Airmen suffer an injury, our medical team’s first priority is determining the best form of treatment. As imaging experts, Diagnostic Radiologists are responsible for making and interpreting a variety of medical images to help guide a diagnosis. From correlating their findings with other tests to providing other physicians with treatment recommendations, these specialists are invaluable members of Air Force healthcare teams all over the world.

What You’ll Do

• Make and interpret diagnostic images, including x-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Confer with medical and dental officers regarding diagnosis of cases.
• Perform special procedures and prepare comprehensive interpretive report of findings.
• Formulate plans and procedures for radiological services.

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 a residency in radiology
• 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

M.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training

Components

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