Air Force AFSC · Medical
43MX Medical Entomologist
Overview
Medical Entomologists study and treat illnesses caused by insects, arthropods, and their vectors. They work to prevent disease and reduce the adverse effects these animals have on Airmen and public health around the world.
Core Skills
- epidemiology fundamentals
- data collection and analysis
- statistical software usage
- technical report writing
- public health risk assessment
- field survey design
- laboratory data interpretation
- GIS and mapping basics
- program management
- interdisciplinary collaboration
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Medical Laboratory
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®
Also Common
- Board Certified Entomologist (BCE), Medical and Veterinary Entomology
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
What the Work Involves
- Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
- Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
- Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
- Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
- Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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