Neurologist

Overview: Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) that result from injury or diseases such as epilepsy or multiple sclerosis. They perform detailed examinations on all patients and determine the appropriate action suitable for each individual.  

Position: Officer 

AFSC: 44NX 

Specific Tasks: 

• Formulates plans and procedures for neurological services
• Examines patients, determines need for clinical laboratory tests, and interprets examination findings and test results
• Coordinates neurological services with other medical activities
• Supervises medical technicians and serves as consultant on electroencephalographic apparatus and other neurological diagnostic and therapeutic equipment

Requirements: 

• Doctor of Medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy is mandatory.
• Current enrollment in a neurology residency program acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF

Training:

• For those without a prior military service commission, the first step is completion of Officer Training School Abbreviated. This five-week course at Maxwell AFB, AL will familiarize you with military life, your role as an officer and military healthcare.