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Specialty
PEDIATRICIAN
PEDIATRICIAN
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
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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
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
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- Completion of a residency or fellowship in pediatrics
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday