Pediatrician

A crucial part of supporting Airmen is helping them care for their families, especially their children. Providing care for infants, children and adolescents, Pediatricians manage the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their patients. Whether they're conducting a routine checkup or treating illness or injury, these specialists play a critical role in keeping their patients happy and healthy through every stage of development.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Officer

• AFSC:

44KX

What you'll do

• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of infants and children

• Prepare and review case histories for patients

• Manage pediatric services using a variety of resources

• Coordinate pediatric services with other medical activities

• Instruct interns and residents in proper diagnostic and treatment procedures for infants and children

Family Physician: Lt Col Jordan Downing

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

• Officer Training School

5.5 weeks

• Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

key things to consider

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Minimum Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine

• Qualifications

• Completion of a residency or fellowship in pediatrics

• Completion of Officer Training School course

• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday