Army MOS · Medical
61A Nephrologist
Overview
An Army nephrologist examines, diagnoses, and treats adult diseases, with particular emphasis on kidney and excretory system disorders. The nephrologist also recommends courses of therapy for these conditions.
Core Skills
- clinical decision making
- diagnostic reasoning
- evidence-based practice
- electronic health record usage
- data interpretation and trend analysis
- risk assessment and mitigation
- patient education and communication
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- documentation and reporting
- policy and protocol adherence
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Acrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA)
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine
Career Growth
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Nephrology
- Certification in Pediatrics: Pediatric Nephrology
- Subspecialty Certification in Nephrology
What the Work Involves
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Cardiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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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