Air Force
MEDICAL

AFSC

44OX

Physician

Description

Physicians in the Air Force use their expertise in a variety of ways. From planning and administering medical services to a range of patients to creating policies and programs to help bolster the branch’s healthcare system, it’s evident they care deeply about their fellow Airmen.

Core Skills

  • Clinical assessment and diagnosis
  • Treatment planning and care coordination
  • Use of electronic health records
  • Population health and preventive medicine focus
  • Policy and protocol development
  • Clinical quality improvement and metrics tracking
  • Interdisciplinary team leadership
  • Briefing and communication with senior leadership
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Time management in complex clinical environments

Common Certifications

  • American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Board Certification (Specialty-specific)
  • State Medical License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Joint Commission Standards Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • NURSING
  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • PUBLIC HEALTH

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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.