Family Physician

Officer - Specialty Family Physician

The first-rate healthcare the Air Force provides isn't just for our Airmen; it's also for their families. Responsible for continuing and comprehensive care, Family Physicians treat patients of all ages and sexes. From health maintenance and preventive services to behavioral and social needs, these specialists provide services that broadly encompass the treatment needs of their patients.

What you'll do

• Maintain comprehensive care for families that includes preventive medicine services, behavioral health and community healthcare
• Determine the need for consultation and treatment provided by other specialists
• Coordinate outpatient and inpatient services with other medical activities
• Formulate medical training programs and instruct both medical and nonmedical personnel on a variety of health-related topics

Family Physician: Lt Col Jordan Downing

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.

• Officer Training School

  5.5 weeks

• Military Training Location

  Maxwell AFB, AL

Key things to consider 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.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
• • Completed a residency in family practice or board certification by either the American Board of Family Practice or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialties
  • Completion of Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday

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