Army MOS · Medical
61K Thoracic Surgeon
Overview
A Thoracic Surgeon examines and diagnoses patients with surgical diseases or injuries of the thorax and vascular system. The surgeon prescribes courses of treatment and performs required surgery.
Core Skills
- clinical decision support system usage
- electronic health record (EHR) proficiency
- data-driven decision making
- documentation and coding awareness
- quality improvement and process optimization
- risk management and patient safety
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- policy and protocol development
- training and mentoring clinical staff
- communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Image-guided surgery software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Surgery: Vascular Surgery
- Certification in Thoracic Surgery
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Primary Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Primary Certification in Vascular Surgery
Career Growth
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology Certification
- Certification in Pediatrics: Pediatric Cardiology
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.
Related Occupations
- Anesthesiologists
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
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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