Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16V0
Pediatrics, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
General pediatricians provide primary and preventive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. They diagnose illness, monitor growth and development, treat injuries and chronic conditions, 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
Common Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Pediatric Residency Training
- 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)
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.