Army MOS · Medical
62Z General Medical Officer
Overview
A General Medical Officer examines, diagnoses, and treats battlefield diseases and injuries during the initial phase of care. The officer provides resuscitative and definitive care for injured and wounded soldiers within the capabilities of the unit's medical element.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and triage
- EHR documentation and order entry
- care coordination and case management
- telehealth and remote consultation
- risk assessment and mitigation
- protocol and guideline implementation
- training and mentoring of clinical staff
- data-driven quality improvement
- interdisciplinary communication
- incident reporting and review
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Acrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Billing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine/Critical Care
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Emergency Medicine (EM)
Career Growth
- General Surgery
- Primary Certification in General Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Surgical Critical Care
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Board Certification in Family Medicine
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.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Related Occupations
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Pediatricians, General
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- 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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