Air Force
MEDICAL
AFSC
44GX
General Practice Physician - Requirements and Benefits - U.S. Air Force
Description
Keeping our Airmen healthy is a top priority. General Practice Physicians in the Air Force are responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases and injuries. Within their general practice, they also prepare and review case histories to help obtain data for future patients.
Core Skills
- general medical practice
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- preventive medicine
- chronic disease management
- acute and urgent care
- patient counseling and education
- care coordination
- medical documentation
- evidence-based clinical decision making
- case review and analysis
- time management in high-volume clinics
- interdisciplinary teamwork
Common Certifications
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (ABFM/ABIM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.