44UX - Occupational Medicine Physician AFSC Officer

Summary

The health and safety of our Airmen is a top priority. Focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment and resolution of health conditions caused by workplace environments, Occupational Medicine Physicians ensure our Airmen are working in the safest conditions possible. Trained to detect potential health hazards as well as prevent disease and injury in the work environment, these experts do everything in their power to promote wellness among our Airmen in the workplace.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with industrial hygienists, public health and safety specialists to deliver excellent occupational healthcare and preventive services.
• Directs health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries.
• Provides guidance on nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, immunizations and other community health issues.
• Provide medical advice and guidance to bioenvironmental engineering, public health and other organizations.

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 occupational medicine or a board certification in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive 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, a master’s degree or equivalent in public health and complete one year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty at a hospital

Components

• Air Force Active Duty