Pediatricians, General
Army 60P experience examining, diagnosing, and treating childhood diseases directly overlaps with general pediatric practice.
How to prepare: Contact the target state's medical board to review your medical education, residency, and examination records against its physician licensure requirements, then confirm pediatric credentialing expectations with prospective employers. All states require physician licensure, with requirements varying by state.
What the civilian work involves
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Epic Systems
- Drug reference software