SERIOUS CARE FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL
When patients are in a severe or unstable condition, they require constant, specialized care. Responsible for making life-and-death decisions, Air Force Critical Care Medicine physicians provide comprehensive care for critically ill or injured patients. Trained to quickly identity and treat symptoms, these specialists prevent further medical complications to help critical care patients on the road to recovery.
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
- Board eligibility in one of the following basic specialties: surgery, anesthesiology, pediatrics or internal medicine
- Completion of a fellowship in critical care medicine or equivalent
- Completion of Officer Training School
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48thbirthday