Ongoing Development
The Royal Air Force is a strong advocate of continuous professional development and as a Medical Officer , you will have extensive opportunities throughout your career . This includes , both for primary and secondary care clinicians , the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Aviation Medicine course . The Diploma in Occupational Medicine can also be undertaken and , if successful at national benchmarking , higher training can be undertaken to reach Consultant level in this specialty .
Other training opportunities include medical education , sports and exercise medicine and public health , depending on your career aspirations and the needs of the RAF . As a fullyqualified independent practitioner , either in primary or secondary care , you will undergo various types of further military and adventure training to test your skills in more challenging ways .
All Medical Officers receive Command and Staff Training with some undertaking additional training to prepare them for senior medical management appointments .
Transferable skills
As a Medical Officer in the RAF , you will have similar professional promotion and development opportunities to your civilian counterparts together with the chance to work in challenging locations around the world and gain a unique medical and personal experience .
The development of your leadership skills and broader military experience will enhance your prospects when you eventually leave the RAF .
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