PEDIATRICIAN

SPECIALTY
PEDIATRICIAN

CARING FOR KIDS

44KX

A crucial part of supporting Airmen is helping them care for their families, especially their children. Providing care for infants, children and adolescents, Pediatricians manage the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their patients. Whether they're conducting a routine checkup or treating illness or injury, these specialists play a critical role in keeping their patients happy and healthy through every stage of development.

• 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

CAREER TASKS

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• MINIMUM EDUCATION
  Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • Completion of a residency or fellowship in pediatrics
  • Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 48

Family Physician: Lt Col Jordan Downing

TRAINING & EDUCATION

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• OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
  
  5.5 weeks

• MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
  
  Maxwell AFB AL

INTERESTS & SKILLS Healthcare

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