ANESTHESIOLOGIST

SPECIALTY
ANESTHESIOLOGIST

PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH COMFORT AND CARE

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Ensuring the comfort and safety of our Airmen and their families is a top priority, especially when they need medical attention. Responsible for administering local and general anesthetics, Anesthesiologists manage the health and well-being of patients before, during and immediately following a surgery or procedure. Stationed at medical facilities around the world, these specialists are critical members of any healthcare team.

• Determine and administer the appropriate anesthetics and anesthetic techniques for each patient
• Utilize the latest equipment and techniques to treat patients
• Coordinate care and administration of anesthetics with surgeon during procedures
• Serve as a full and equal member of the operative team

CAREER TASKS

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• MINIMUM EDUCATION
  Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training
• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • Completion of residency or fellowship in anesthesiology
  • Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 48

TRAINING & EDUCATION

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• OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
  
  5.5 weeks

• MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
  
  Maxwell AFB AL

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