KEEPING AIRMEN WELL AT WORK
The health and safety of our Airmen is a top priority. Focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment and resolution of health conditions caused by workplace environments, Occupational Medicine Physicians ensure our Airmen are working in the safest conditions possible. Trained to detect potential health hazards as well as prevent disease and injury in the work environment, these experts do everything in their power to promote wellness among our Airmen in the workplace.
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, a master’s degree or equivalent in public health and complete one year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty at a hospital
Qualifications
- Completion of a residency in occupational medicine or a board certification in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48thbirthday