45PX - PATHOLOGIST AFSC Officer

Summary

With today’s technology, some of the best diagnostic methods happen in a lab. Specializing in the study of body fluids and tissues, Pathologists use laboratory tests to facilitate patient diagnosis and treatment. Whether it’s blood work from a routine checkup or studying tissues for the evidence of disease, the expert interpretations provided by these doctors play a critical role in providing overall healthcare to Airmen and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose diseases by performing examination of body tissues.
• Analyze case histories in order to properly interpret and correlate findings.
• Manage clinical laboratory services, including assignment of medical technicians in clinical pathological procedures.
• Instruct interns and residents in pathological and clinical pathological laboratory reports.

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 or fellowship in pathology
• Completion of additional residency or fellowship related to subspecialty shredout
• 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