44ZX - Allergist and Immunologist AFSC Officer

Summary

Airmen can only perform at full capacity if they’re in peak physical condition. On Air Force bases all over the world, Allergists and Immunologists diagnose and treat Airmen who suffer from allergic and immunological ailments. This specialty requires extensive knowledge of a wide variety of environmental factors and allergens to properly care for their patients so they can do their jobs at full strength.

What You’ll Do

• Examine and diagnose patients, perform diagnostic tests and treat allergy disorders.
• Interpret test results, evaluate findings and prescribe treatments.
• Instruct interns, residents and fellows in allergy procedures.

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 fellowship in allergy acceptable to the Surgeon General
• 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