Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16V0 Pediatrics, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
General pediatricians provide primary and preventive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries and chronic conditions, monitor growth and development, and guide families on child health.
Core Skills
- pediatric diagnosis
- childhood wellness exams
- developmental screening
- immunization management
- acute illness treatment
- chronic condition management
- family health counseling
- pediatric emergency response
- clinical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Advanced Data Systems MedicsDocAssistant for Pediatrics
- Allscripts Professional EHR
- ChartWare EMR
- Drug reference software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Pediatrics Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Also Common
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
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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