Army MOS · Medical
60T Otolaryngologist
Overview
An Otolaryngologist examines and diagnoses personnel with diseases, injuries, or disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. The physician treats these conditions, prescribes courses of treatment, and performs surgery when required.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- surgical planning and execution
- patient communication and education
- medical documentation
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- risk assessment and mitigation
- quality and safety compliance
- research and evidence-based practice
- teaching and mentoring
- ethical decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- Allscripts PM
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Otolaryngology
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
Career Growth
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences (BC-HIS)
- Certification in Allergy and Immunology
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.
- Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
- Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
- Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
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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