ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

• Component:
  
  Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve
• Rank:
  
  Officer
• AFSC:
  
  45BX

What you'll do

• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
• Review case histories and data, examine patients, interpret test results and evaluate examination findings
• Determine procedures for pre- and postoperative care
• Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage and other complications
• Manage and formulate plans and procedures for orthopedic surgery services
• Instruct interns and residents and serve as a consultant on orthopedic issues

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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.

• Officer Training School
  
  5.5 weeks
• Military Training Location
  
  Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• 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 orthopedic surgery
  • Completion of Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

• CAREER FINDER
  Find the careers that suit you.
• MISSION
  We are the warriors of air, space and cyberspace.
• OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
  Make the transition from civilian to officer.

YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.

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