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Specialty
PODIATRIC SURGEON
PODIATRIC SURGEON
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of foot ailments ranging from injuries to physical abnormalities
- Perform surgery, interpret x-rays and prescribe necessary therapeutic devices
- Administer and prescribe antibiotics, drugs and orthotics
- Manage podiatric surgery and services
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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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- Minimum 24 months’ podiatric surgical residency program
- Minimum of six months experience in podiatry assignments
- Valid and current license to practice podiatric medicine
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday