Army MOS · Medical
61C Endocrinologist
Overview
An Endocrinologist examines and diagnoses adult diseases, with particular emphasis on disorders of the endocrine system and metabolism. The physician treats these conditions or recommends a course of treatment.
Core Skills
- EHR documentation and order entry
- clinical data analysis and interpretation
- population health and outcomes tracking
- interdisciplinary care coordination
- quality improvement in chronic disease management
- protocol and guideline development
- patient education and communication
- staff supervision and mentoring
- use of clinical decision support tools
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Acrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Billing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Subspecialty Certification in Endocrinology
Career Growth
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Certification in Pediatrics: Pediatric Endocrinology
Also Common
- Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
Related Occupations
- Pediatricians, General
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatric Surgeons
- 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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