Army MOS · Medical
61L Plastic Surgeon
Overview
A Plastic Surgeon examines and diagnoses patients with conditions requiring plastic surgery. The surgeon treats those patients or prescribes a course of treatment and surgery.
Core Skills
- clinical information management
- electronic health record ehr usage
- data privacy and confidentiality hipaa context
- diagnostic decision making
- treatment planning and documentation
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- patient education and communication
- quality assurance and clinical compliance
- time management in high volume clinics
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Computer imaging software
- Image-guided surgery software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Primary Certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Certification in Foot Surgery
- Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Career Growth
- Certification in Otolaryngology
- Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (RRA) Surgery
- Certification in Surgery: Pediatric Surgery
- Certification in Surgery: Surgical Critical Care (SCC)
- Certification in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
What the Work Involves
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- 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
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Cardiologists
- 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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