Branch description. The Medical Corps is one of the six offi­cer branches of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and is a special branch of the Army. The Medical Corps is composed exclusively of commissioned officers who have a degree of Doctor of Medicine from medical school or Doctor of Osteopathy from osteopathic school acceptable to HQDA. The Medical Corps encompasses those specialties filled by officers who are responsible for the professional care of the sick and injured. These physicians maintain the health of the Army and conserve its fighting strength. Care is provided for the sick and injured in peacetime while, at the same time preparations are made for health support of the Army in time of war.

Branch qualifications. AR 135-101 contains the details of eligibility requirements for appointment into the Medical Corps.

Operational Medicine (60A).

Description of duties. Plans, establishes, directs and supervises health delivery activities within military units authorized a surgeon, or within research and development, test and evaluation activities concerned with medical aspects of military operations. Commands medical unit or installation engaged in furnishing medical care to sick, injured, or wounded personnel.

Special qualifications. Must be able to perform duties described above and must have had postgraduate training or experience in fields of public health, health care administration, personnel administration, or in medical education administration.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions.

(a) Brigade, Corps or Division Surgeon.

(b) Medical Unit or Hospital Commander.

(c) RDTE Medical Advisor/Research Director.

(d) Director of Medical Activities.

(e) Deputy Commander for Clinical Services.

Nuclear Medicine Officer (60B).

Description of duties. Plans, conducts, interprets, and directs nuclear medical examinations and therapy including systemic ad-ministration of ionizing radiation, patient care, and activities concerned with the medical aspects of nuclear energy and bionucleonics.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG).

Special grading of positions.

Unique duty positions. None.

Preventive Medicine Officer (60C).

Description of duties. Determines status of, and conditions influencing health of military and appropriate civilian personnel; formulates and recommends measures for health improvements; and plans, coordinates, and directs a program designed to maintain health, improve physical fitness and prevent disease and injury.

Special qualifications. Must have Specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Preventive Medicine Section of Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air Assault Division (MAJ).

(b) Chief, Epidemiology Section in the Theater Army Medical Laboratory (TAML)(MAJ).

Unique duty positions. None.

Occupational Medicine Officer (60D).

Description of duties. Plans, directs and supervises occupational health programs for Department of Army civilian and military personnel.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Pulmonary Disease Officer (60F).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of therapy for adult patients, with particular em­phasis on diseases of the respiratory system and tuberculosis.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Gastroenterologist (60G).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or rec­ommends course of treatment for patients, with particular emphasis on disorders of the gastroenterological system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Cardiologist (60H).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends, course of treatment or therapy for patients, with particu­lar emphasis on disorders of the cardiovascular system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (60J).

Description of duties. Provides medical care during pregnan­y, performs obstetric deliveries, and examines, diagnoses and treats or prescribes course of treatment for patients who have gynecologi­cal disease, injury or disorder.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Urologist (60K).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment or surgery for patients having disease, injury, or disorder of genito-urinary tract, and performs required surgery.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Dermatologist (60L).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or pre-cribes course of treatment for patients having diseases of the skin.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions.

Unique duty positions. None.

Allergist, Clinical Immunologist (60M).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of treatment for diseases with particular emphasis on conditions of allergic or immunologic origin.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Anesthesiologist (60N).

Description of duties. Administers or supervises administration of anesthetics to patients.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None

Unique duty positions. None.

Pediatrician (60P).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of management for childhood diseases.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Pediatric Cardiologist (60Q).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends or prescribes course of therapy for children, with particular emphasis on disorders of the cardiovascular system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Child Neurologist (60R).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats and directs management of infants and children suffering from organic disorders, injuries, and diseases of the central nervous system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Ophthalmologist (60S).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment for personnel suffering from diseases, injuries, or disorders of eyes, and performs surgery when required.

(Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Otolaryngologist (60T).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or pre-scribes course of treatment for personnel suffering from diseases, injuries, or disorders of ear, nose, and throat, performing surgery when required.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Child Psychiatrist (60U).

Description of duties. Provides diagnostic and treatment service to children and adolescents suffering from emotional or mental illness, mental retardation or situational maladjustment. Provides or supervises associated treatment or guidance to parents and families.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Neurologist (60V).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats and directs management of patients suffering from organic disorders, injuries, and diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Psychiatrist (60W).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment for personnel suffering from emotional or mental illness, mental retardation or situational maladjustment.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Company Commander position in Medical Company, Combat Stress Control (LTC).

(b) Commander position of Medical Detachment, Combat Stress Control (MAJ).

(c) Mental Health Section, Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air Assault Division (MAJ).

Unique duty positions. None.

Nephrologist (61A).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of therapy for adult diseases, with particular em­phasis on disorders of the kidney and excretory system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to the Department of Army (DA).

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions.

(a) Medical Oncologist.

(b) Hematologist.

(c) Chief of Service.

Medical Oncologist/Hematologist (61B).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular emphasis on neoplastic and malignant disorders.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Endocrinologist (61C).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or rec­ommends course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular emphasis on disorders of the endocrine system and metabolism.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Rheumatologist (61D).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular emphasis on disorders of the connective tissue.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Clinical Pharmacologist (61E).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of therapy for adults with particular emphasis on management of drug therapy, drug interactions, and disorders caused or complicated by adverse reactions to drugs.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Internist (61F).

(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends course of management for adults with medical illnesses. Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Infectious Disease Officer (61G).

Description of duties. Is generally responsible for diagnosis, laboratory confirmation, treatment, control and/or description of natural history and transmission kinetics of infectious diseases.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. The Infectious Disease Officer position in the TAML will be graded MAJ.

Unique duty positions. None.

Family Physician (61H).

Description of duties. Provides comprehensive care to patients at each echelon of the health service support system: Cares for 85 percent of patients with problems in areas such as general medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, psychiatry, preventive medicine, pediatrics, and orthopedics in both inpatient and outpatient environments; can augment the capabilities of the surgical special-ties through triage, stabilization, and surgical assistance, as well as pre- and post-operative care.

Special qualifications. Must be able to perform duties described above and possess the following special qualifications:

(a) Must have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to the Department of the Army.

(b) Must have approved Family Practice residency training or meet the eligibility of the American Board of Family Practice.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

General Surgeon (61J).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or pre-scribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having injuries, or disorders with surgical conditions, and performs required surgery.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training or professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions.

(a) In Treatment Platoon and Surgical Squad, Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air Assault Division (MAJ).

(b) In Forward Surgical Team, one position will be graded LTC. Other General Surgeon positions will be graded MAJ.

Unique duty positions. None.

Thoracic Surgeon (61K).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses and treats or prescribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having surgical diseases or injuries of the thorax and vascular system and performs required surgery.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training or professional experience in this specialized field of surgery sufficient to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

(b) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree for a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Plastic Surgeon (61L).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having condi­tions requiring plastic surgery.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training or professional experience in this specialized field of surgery sufficient to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

(b) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Orthopedic Surgeon (61M).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses and treats or prescribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having disorders, malformations, diseases, injuries, of the musculo-skeletal system, performing surgical operations as indicated.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training or professional experience in this specialized field of surgery sufficient to meet minimum require­ments established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions.

(a) In Surgical Squad, Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air Assault Division (MAJ).

(b) In Forward Surgical Team, positions will be graded MAJ.

Unique duty positions. None.

Flight Surgeon (61N).

Description of duties. Provides aviation and general medical services for Army aviation personnel.

Special qualifications.

(a) Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(b) Be graduate of basic course in aviation medicine acceptable to DA. Must have doctor of medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Treatment Squad, Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air Assault Division and Med Co of a Forward Support Battalion (FSB) (CPT).

(b) Treatment Platoon, FSB (MAJ).

Unique duty positions. None.

Physiatrist (61P).

Description of duties. Plans, establishes, and directs physical medicine program at medical installation.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have knowledge of regenerative processes of body, and be able to evaluate physical medicine techniques.

(b) Have had appropriate training or professional practice in this specialty in accordance with minimum requirements established by DA.

(c) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Therapeutic Radiologist (61Q).

Description of duties. Conducts and supervises the use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of patients with malignant disease and in certain nonmalignant conditions amenable to such therapy.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training in therapeutic radiology in order to meet requirements established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Diagnostic Radiologist (61R).

Description of duties. Performs and interprets all diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures, including special vascular studies, on patients referred by other physicians.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had training or professional practice in diagnostic radiology in order to meet requirements established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Pathologist (61U).

Description of duties. Directs and supervises medical laboratory and conducts clinical and anatomical pathological examinations.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had appropriate training and professional experience in this specialty in accordance with minimum requirements established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. Laboratory Commander position in TAML will be graded COL. Other pathologist positions will be graded LTC.

Unique duty positions.

(a) Pathologist.

(b) Clinical pathologist.

(c) Anatomical Pathologist.

(d) Chief of Service.

(e) Department Chief.

Peripheral Vascular Surgeon (61W).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment and surgery for patients having arterial, venous and lymphatic circulatory diseases and injuries, exclusive of lesions intrinsic to the heart, thoracic aorta, and intracranial vessels.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Understand military organization, mission, and environment.

(b) Have had appropriate training and professional experience in this specialized field of surgery sufficient to meet minimum require­ments established by DA.

(c) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(d) Have completed an approved program in vascular surgery, as recognized by The Surgeon General.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Neurosurgeon (61Z).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and performs surgery as required in cases of patients suffering from disease, injury or disorder of nervous system.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have had adequate training and professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

(b) Have Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Emergency Physician (62A).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or pre-scribes course of treatment for the initial phase of disease and injuries.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have had adequate training and professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions. None.

Unique duty positions. None.

Field Surgeon (62B).

Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment for the initial phase of battlefield disease and injury. Provides resuscitative and definitive care for injured and wounded soldiers within the capability of the unit’s medical element.

Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.

(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from a school acceptable to DA.

(b) Have had adequate training and professional experience in this specialty in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.

Special grading of positions.

(a) Treatment Squad of Medical Treatment Detachment (one MAJ; others CPT).

(b) Treatment Squad, FSB (CPT).

(c) Treatment Platoon, FSB (MAJ).

Unique duty positions. Battalion Division and Brigade Surgeon, Medical Platoon Leader.