Air Force AFSC · Medical
44BX Preventive Medicine
Overview
Preventive Medicine specialists help individuals, communities, and specific populations reduce their risk of disease, disability, and death. They use medical, social, cultural, and behavioral sciences to provide care and determine health policies that benefit patients and community health.
Core Skills
- public health program management
- epidemiology and disease surveillance
- occupational and environmental health assessment
- data analysis and health metrics reporting
- policy development and implementation
- risk communication and stakeholder briefing
- health education and training
- regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
- incident response for health threats
- interdisciplinary team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- R
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
Career Growth
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®
Also Common
- Board Certification in Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Related Occupations
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive 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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