Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15I1
Otolaryngology, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This specialty identifies otolaryngologists with advanced training in a focused area such as head and neck oncology, otology, rhinology, laryngology, pediatric care, or facial plastic surgery. These physicians manage complex disorders using specialized testing, procedures, and surgery.
Core Skills
- ent subspecialty diagnosis
- complex head and neck surgery
- endoscopic surgical techniques
- airway management
- hearing and balance testing
- oncologic evaluation
- medical imaging interpretation
- multidisciplinary care coordination
- clinical research
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.