pediatrician listening to a toddler's heart

Officer-Specialty PEDIATRICIAN

CARING FOR KIDS

A crucial part of supporting Airmen is helping them care for their families, especially their children. Providing care for infants, children and adolescents, Pediatricians manage the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their patients. Whether they’re conducting a routine checkup or treating illness or injury, these specialists play a critical role in keeping their patients happy and healthy through every stage of development.

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What you’ll do

Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of infants and children
Prepare and review case histories for patients
Manage pediatric services using a variety of resources
Coordinate pediatric services with other medical activities
Instruct interns and residents in proper diagnostic and treatment procedures for infants and children

Family Physician: Lt Col Jordan Downing

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.

Officer Training School

5.5 weeks
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

key things to consider REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.