Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
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Preventive Medicine, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This specialty identifies physicians who prevent disease and injury across populations rather than focusing only on individual treatment. Their work includes epidemiology, surveillance, immunization, sanitation, environmental health, health policy, and prevention program management.
Core Skills
- population health assessment
- epidemiologic analysis
- disease surveillance
- immunization program management
- environmental health review
- occupational risk assessment
- health policy development
- public health reporting
- program evaluation
Common Certifications
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Board Certification
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Board Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- 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.