Army MOS · Medical
61N Aerospace Medicine
Overview
An Aerospace Medicine officer provides aviation medical services to Army aviation personnel. The officer also provides general medical services for those personnel.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- aeromedical risk assessment
- flight status and waiver determination
- electronic health record documentation
- medical policy development
- occupational and preventive medicine
- human performance and fatigue management
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- incident and mishap investigation support
- regulatory and standards compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Aviation Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA)
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Career Growth
- CAQ in Occupational Medicine
- Primary Certification in Occupational/Environmental Medicine
- Primary Certification in Aerospace Medicine
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
- Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
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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