Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1500
Medical Corps Officers (Physicians-General)
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Medical Corps officers are physicians who provide clinical care and medical leadership in Navy and joint healthcare settings. They may practice general medicine, lead clinical teams, and support the health and readiness of service members.
Core Skills
- clinical diagnosis
- patient treatment
- preventive medicine
- emergency medicine
- clinical team leadership
- medical documentation
- patient safety
- healthcare operations
- clinical decision making
Common Certifications
- Medical Doctor License
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine License
- Board Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Board Certification by the American Osteopathic Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Medical Doctor License
- Board Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.