Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
15C1 Surgery, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Surgical subspecialists provide advanced operative and consultative care within a focused surgical discipline. They evaluate patients, perform complex procedures, and manage difficult surgical cases.
Core Skills
- specialty surgical evaluation
- advanced operative techniques
- surgical case selection
- perioperative risk management
- postoperative recovery management
- surgical imaging interpretation
- complex wound care
- multidisciplinary care coordination
- clinical research and teaching
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Windows
- Computer imaging software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Human resources management system HRMS
- Image-guided surgery software
- Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Surgery Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
What the Work Involves
- Administer general and local anesthetics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
- Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
- Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Related Occupations
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Urologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Prosthodontists
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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