Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15H1
Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This specialty identifies orthopedic surgeons with advanced training in a focused field such as spine, sports medicine, trauma, hand, or pediatric care. Subspecialists manage complex musculoskeletal disorders through specialized procedures and rehabilitation planning.
Core Skills
- subspecialty orthopedic diagnosis
- complex surgical procedures
- fracture and trauma care
- medical imaging interpretation
- operative planning
- surgical team leadership
- postoperative management
- rehabilitation coordination
- clinical research
Common Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- REHABILITATION
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification
- Orthopedic Fellowship Training
- 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.