Medical Geneticist and Genomicist

U.S Air Force; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S Air Force is seeking an Officer Speciality Medical Geneticist and Genomicist at Maxwell AFB, AL to evaluate and treat hereditary conditions. The role includes counseling patients and families, overseeing medical genetic services, and guiding interns and residents in diagnostic and management methods.

The position emphasizes leadership, academia, and clinical excellence in a military context, with officer training integrated into career development.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
• Completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training in genetics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat and follow patients with genetic disorders
• Provide counseling to individuals and families with heritable diseases
• Manage medical genetic services, including plans, procedures and personnel
• Instruct interns and residents in methods and procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders

Skills

Genetics expertise

Genetic counseling

Leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in Medical Genetics

Job description

O f f i c e r - S p e c i a l t y Medical Geneticist and Genomicist

DECODING DNA

Like anyone else, Airmen and their families can suffer from issues inherent to their DNA. Specializing in hereditary conditions, Medical Geneticist and Genomicist diagnose and treat patients with genetic anomalies. From evaluating risk for inherited diseases like Alzheimer’s to treating abnormal genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis, these doctors provide expertise for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate, treat and follow patients with genetic disorders
• Provide counseling to individuals and families with heritable diseases
• Manage medical genetic services, including plans, procedures and personnel
• Instruct interns and residents in methods and procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders

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

8.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

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 and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training