Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16Q1 Family Medicine, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A family medicine subspecialist provides comprehensive care in a focused area supported by advanced training. Focus areas may include sports medicine, geriatrics, adolescent medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, or sleep medicine.
Core Skills
- advanced primary care
- subspecialty patient assessment
- chronic condition management
- focused procedure performance
- preventive medicine
- multidisciplinary coordination
- geriatric care
- palliative care
- clinical counseling
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
- Rehabilitation
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 Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
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
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Emergency 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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