Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
AVIAMED Aviation Medicine
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Aviation medicine physicians provide clinical care and operational health support to crewmembers, passengers, and aviation support personnel. They address physiological hazards associated with aviation and care for patients and crews in flight, including during airborne casualty evacuation.
Core Skills
- aerospace physiology
- aviation medical evaluation
- occupational medicine
- flight safety consultation
- hypoxia management
- barotrauma assessment
- aeromedical evacuation
- aviation human factors
- toxic exposure management
- operational patient care
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- R
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine Certification
- Board Certification in Occupational Medicine (ABPM)
- Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Also Common
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Designation
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Paramedics
- 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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