Army MOS · Medical
61J General Surgeon
Overview
A general surgeon examines and diagnoses patients with injuries, disorders, or other surgical conditions. The surgeon treats these patients, prescribes courses of treatment or surgery, and performs required operations.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- surgical planning and execution
- risk assessment and mitigation
- clinical documentation and record keeping
- interdisciplinary team coordination
- protocol and guideline adherence
- patient and family communication
- triage and prioritization under pressure
- training and mentoring junior clinicians
- data-driven decision making using clinical systems
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Computer imaging software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Image-guided surgery software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- General Surgery
- Primary Certification in General Surgery
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS/AOBOS) · Funded
- Certification in Foot Surgery
- Certification in Neurological Surgery
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Certification in Otolaryngology
What the Work Involves
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Related Occupations
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiologists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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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