Careers

Career Description

As an expert in one of the most complex components of the human body, your skills are in demand the world over—that includes the U.S. Department of Defense. As an Air Force Neurologist, you'll work with Airmen and their families to diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders. You'll also do it without the red tape associated with insurance companies and most hospitals, which means you get to focus solely on your patients and little else.

Career Tasks

• Diagnose and treat neurological diseases and disorders
• Prepare case histories and obtain data through interviews
• Prescribe neurological treatment and conduct examinations using the latest technology
• Perform management duties such as coordinating neurological services with other medical activities and instructing interns and residents in neurological techniques
• Serve as a consultant on electroencephalographic apparatus and other neurological diagnostic and therapeutic equipment

Relevant Interests & Skills

You might like this career if you have interests in these areas:

• Health and Medicine
• Natural Science
• Business Operations and Administration

Becoming a Direct Commission Officer

To ease your transition into the Air Force, you'll enter a five-week training regimen designed to educate you on the ways of both the military and military healthcare. You'll participate in physical conditioning five days a week, leadership training and classroom studies.