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Specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases
- Perform and direct disgnostic procedures including x-rays and clinical laboratory tests
- Prescribe appropriate treatment for internal diseases
- Manage plans and procedures for internal medicine services
- Serve as a consultant on internal diseases
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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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- Completed a residency or fellowship in internal medicine
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday