What is a flight surgeon and how to become one

Key steps to become a flight surgeon

1. Explore flight surgeon education requirements

   Most common flight surgeon degrees

   Doctorate

   41.2 %

   Bachelor's

   33.8 %

   Master's

   10.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific flight surgeon skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Primary Care	58.91%
   USAF	29.36%
   Medical Support	3.77%
   Physical Exams	2.90%
   Medical Examinations	1.36%

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3. Research flight surgeon duties and responsibilities

   • Attain proficiency in high volume spay/neuter surgeries in order to support the mission of fighting pet overpopulation.
   • Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
   • Collect R/R, IME and QME as they come in thru the billing department without having the case settle.

4. Apply for flight surgeon jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a flight surgeon job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams