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Specialty
Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon
What you’ll do
- Examine, diagnose and treat injuries and disorders of the head and neck
- Prepare and review case histories, examine patients and evaluate examination findings
- Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care, apply surgical procedures, coordinate operations with anesthesiologists and administer and prescribe treatment
- Instruct interns and residents and serve as consultant on otorhinolaryngology 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.
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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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- Completion of a residency or fellowship in otorhinolaryngology
- For specialty shredouts, completion of a fellowship specific to the appropriate shredout course
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday