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45NX Otolaryngologist: Head and Neck Surgeon

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Overview

An otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon examines, diagnoses, and treats injuries and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. The surgeon uses medical and surgical procedures and technology to help Airmen and their families recover from these conditions.

Core Skills

  • Surgical and nonsurgical head and neck treatment
  • Management of ear, nose, and throat services

Civilian Career Paths

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Otolaryngologist

Military experience examining, diagnosing, and treating head and neck disorders through surgical and nonsurgical care directly overlaps civilian otolaryngology practice.

How to prepare: Request a review of your license status and specialty-training records by the target state medical board and prospective employer for licensure and credentialing assessment. State licensure includes national examination and state-specific requirements, while ENT specialty preparation requires five to eight years of postgraduate training beyond medical school.

What the civilian work involves
  • Treat conditions of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.
  • Perform medical and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. DAFOCD, 30 Apr 26: OTOLARYNGOLOGIST – HEAD AND NECK SURGEON (45NX)

    [1] Specialty Summary section "OTOLARYNGOLOGIST – HEAD AND NECK SURGEON"; normalized cached text lines 8383-8403; family-level section (45N4, 45N3, 45N1)

    Supports: Surgical and nonsurgical head and neck treatment, Management of ear, nose, and throat services, Otolaryngologist

  2. American Academy of Otolaryngology: What is an ENT?

    [2] ENTs Treat the Simple to Severe; retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Otolaryngologist

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons

    [3] What They Do; Duties; How to Become One, Training and Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Otolaryngologist

Defense contractor jobs for 45NX

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