Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16Q1
Family Medicine, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty builds on family medicine with advanced training in a focused area of comprehensive care. Possible focus areas include sports medicine, geriatrics, adolescent medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and 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
Common Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine Subspecialty Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- REHABILITATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- American Board of Family Medicine Primary Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Family Medicine Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
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.