Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15I0
Otolaryngology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This specialty identifies physicians who provide general care for conditions involving the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. The work includes medical evaluation, endoscopic assessment, surgical treatment, airway management, and follow-up care.
Core Skills
- ear nose throat diagnosis
- airway assessment
- endoscopic procedures
- head and neck surgery
- hearing and balance evaluation
- medical imaging interpretation
- perioperative patient management
- surgical team leadership
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
- RADIOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Otolaryngology Residency
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Board Certification
- Otolaryngology 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.