Officer-Specialty
SURGEON
What you’ll do
- Treat diseases and injuries by surgical means
- Examine patients, x-rays and lab tests to determine the best procedures for pre- and postoperative care
- Coordinate surgical operation with anesthesiologist
- Assist specialists in performing surgery
- Educate interns and residents in surgical procedures
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
-
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
-
- Completion of a residency or fellowship in surgery
- Completion of additional residency or fellowship related to subspecialty
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday