Air Force AFSC · Medical
44ZX Allergist and Immunologist
Overview
Allergists and Immunologists diagnose and treat Airmen with allergic and immunological ailments. They apply their knowledge of environmental factors and allergens to provide appropriate patient care.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- data-driven treatment planning
- electronic medical record documentation
- allergy testing and interpretation
- immunology-focused research literacy
- patient education and counseling
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- quality improvement in clinical workflows
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy and protocol development
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Allscripts PM
- athenahealth athenaCollector
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
- ACLS
Career Growth
- Allergy and Immunology
- DEA Registration
Also Common
- Board Certification in Allergy and Immunology (ABAI or AOA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
- Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
- Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
- Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
Related Occupations
- Cardiologists
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Dermatologists
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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