Air Force AFSC · Medical
44GX General Practice Physician
Overview
A general practice physician examines, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of diseases and injuries affecting Airmen. The physician also prepares and reviews case histories to 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Acrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Billing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
- ACLS
Also Common
- American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Related Occupations
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Pediatricians, General
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatric Surgeons
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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