SPECIALTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES PHYSICIAN
EMERGENCY SERVICES PHYSICIAN
CARE WHEN IT CAN’T WAIT
When Airmen or their families have a medical emergency, time can be of the essence. Focused on immediate decision-making and treatment, Emergency Services Physicians take the actions necessary to care for and stabilize their patients. The care provided by these quick-thinking specialists often prevents death or further disability until they can be referred to the appropriate medical departments.
- Examine, diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in an acute care setting
- Provide interim care until the care of the patient can be assumed by an appropriate specialist
- Organize and design disaster management programs and triage activities for disaster and mass casualty situations
- Work with nonphysician healthcare personnel on training and skill performance
CAREER TASKS
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine and one year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty at a hospital
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Additional knowledge in aspects of injury and illness unique to the Air Force and its military mission
- Completion of an Emergency Services Physician course
- Acceptance by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in either:
- A residency program in emergency medicine
- Completion of practical experience and continuing education activities
- Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday
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.
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OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
5.5 weeks
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.