Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
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Pediatrics, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Pediatric subspecialists provide advanced care for children with complex or specialized medical needs. Their work may focus on a particular organ system, disease group, procedure, or stage of childhood.
Core Skills
- subspecialty pediatric diagnosis
- complex case management
- pediatric procedure support
- specialized test interpretation
- multidisciplinary care coordination
- family medical counseling
- chronic disease management
- clinical research
- medical education
Common Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty 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
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Accredited Pediatric Subspecialty Fellowship
- American Board of Pediatrics Subspecialty Certification
- 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.