Family/General Practitioners

Overview

Family/general practitioners have a variety of responsibilities, including diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries, prescribing and administering treatments including medication, and requesting and evaluating tests. When needed, these general practitioners may refer a patient to a specialist.

Military Training

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for family/general practitionerss primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Scholarships for advanced medical training are available in return for an obligated period of military service. Qualifying students benefit through unique training experiences and get to attend certain military short courses designed to develop tactical, technical and operational s...