Officer-Specialty

PSYCHIATRIST

HELPING CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Life in the Air Force can add unique pressures in addition to the normal stresses of daily life. Specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health and emotional problems, Psychiatrists play a crucial role in caring for the overall well-being of their patients. Due to extensive medical training, these physicians intricately understand the complex relationship between emotional and medical illness to better care for their patients full mental health needs.

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What you’ll do

Examine, evaluate, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders
Prescribe and evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of therapeutic measures
Manage and direct psychiatric services and clinics
Coordinate psychiatric services with other medical activities

Psychiatry: Major Bryan Payne

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.