specialty

Internist

Diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases

Perform and direct disgnostic procedures including x-rays and clinical laboratory tests

Prescribe appropriate treatment for internal diseases

Manage plans and procedures for internal medicine services

Serve as a consultant on internal diseases

Career Tasks

Experts in comprehensive care

It’s important that we provide our Airmen with overall, lasting healthcare. Dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, Internists provide comprehensive care important for each patient’s specific health needs. Often faced with a wide range of conditions affecting the internal organs, these specialists treat health needs that fall across the health spectrum.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine Qualifications
  • Completed a residency or fellowship in internal medicine
  • Completion of 5.5-week Commissioned Officer training course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 48
Watch one physician’s path to becoming an officer and doctor of internal medicine in the U.S. Air Force and how it enabled him to do the two things he loves: practice medicine and be around jets. Capt Paul Fernandes, Internal Medicine Physician00:00
Training & Education
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
  • Commissioned Officer Training

    5.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB AL

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Interests & Skills

  1. Health & Medicine
  2. Physicians & Surgeons
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