Army MOS · Medical
60C Preventive Medicine Officer
Overview
A Preventive Medicine Officer evaluates the health of military and appropriate civilian personnel and identifies conditions that influence their well-being. This officer recommends health improvements and directs programs that maintain health, improve physical fitness, and prevent disease and injury.
Core Skills
- epidemiology and data interpretation
- health surveillance systems use
- program planning and evaluation
- policy development and implementation
- risk assessment and mitigation
- data collection and quality control
- report writing and briefing
- interdisciplinary team coordination
- training and education program development
- regulatory compliance oversight
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- R
- SAS
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Clinical Informatics
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Diplomate in Nuclear Medicine
- Primary Certification in Occupational/Environmental Medicine
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
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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