Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16Q0 Family Medicine, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A general family medicine physician provides primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive care and treatment for acute conditions. The physician manages chronic diseases, provides health counseling, and coordinates care with specialists.
Core Skills
- primary care delivery
- preventive health screening
- chronic disease management
- acute condition treatment
- family health assessment
- clinical diagnosis
- patient counseling
- referral coordination
- continuity of care
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Acrendo Medical Software Family Practice EMR
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- Billing software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Family Medicine Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Family Medicine Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Also Common
- American Board of Family Medicine Certification
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Related Occupations
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatricians, General
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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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