Pharmacist

Officer-Specialty

Essential Medicine Experts

Air Force Pharmacy Officers work in direct support of the Air Force’s mission to enhance health, readiness, and resilience. The responsibilities are dynamic, with a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and operational requirements. Through mentorship, they inspire the next generation and foster an environment of excellence and innovation. Air Force Pharmacy Officers ensure medical readiness and exceptional care to ensure the resiliency of our Airmen and their families.

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What you’ll do

Advise medical leaders, provide strategic input on pharmaceutical matters and guide operational decision making
Dispense medications and counsel patients on proper use of medications.
Screen prescription, assess drug interactions and evaluate therapeutic appropriateness to provide highest care to our beneficiaries
Provide oversight on procurement, storage, and management of pharmaceuticals, ensuring that all medications meet rigorous standards
Opportunities for training programs such as postgraduate PGY1 Residency and Air Force fellowship programs
Lead and mentor pharmacy team members

U.S. Air Force—Become a Pharmacist

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

8.5 weeks
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

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.