![]() I believe there is no other work that affords the unique opportunities, experiences, challenges and lifetime friends and family than being a service member.Ī. I’ve loved my teams, my patients, my work, and the awesome Air Force family that I get to become a member. While I joined the Air Force largely for a selfish reason, I’ve remained in the Air Force for nearly 15 years because of the people I get to serve. Admittedly, the full scholarship I was awarded through the Reserves Officer Training Program was also a very strong motivation, yet at the time I did not fully realize the magnitude of impact the Air Force would have on both my personal and professional growth. I chose to join the Air Force for two reasons first, my father served in the Air Force and I wanted to continue our families’ contribution of service to our country. Like many in medicine, I wanted to become a physician to help ease the burden of pain, illness, and disease in our society. She is currently working on attaining a dual master’s degree in Health and Business Administration from Army-Baylor University.Ī. Kenisha Heath has served in a variety of roles such as Family Medicine physician, Director of Medical Evaluation, and Chief of Medical Staff throughout her career. I hope that I made a positive impact on my patients and the organizations and people I worked with while balancing the challenges of having a family. At the end of your career, what do you hope to have accomplished?Ī. I hope women physicians use this as a day to bond and reflect on all we have accomplished as individuals and as a group. It is important to recognize the contributions and path of women physicians because there are unique challenges we face, especially those us serving in the Armed Forces. For me, National Women Physicians Day is about honoring those who have paved the way and come together as a group to encourage more women to pursue physician leadership opportunities while balancing other priorities. What does National Women Physicians day mean to you? Why is it important to recognize the contributions and path of women physicians?Ī. ![]() ![]() I’m also responsible for ensuring all Airmen are medically ready to deploy through medical oversight of the wing’s occupational medicine functions as well as the Periodic Health Assessment Programs. Providing clinical care to those on flying status and those part of the Personal Reliability Assurance Program while serving as an advisor on all operational medicine matters relating to the wing’s mission are my primary responsibilities as the Chief of Aerospace Medicine at Offutt AFB. What is your role in delivering care to patients and putting forth medically ready Airmen?Ī. However, my plan didn’t work out initially so I did three years as an Air Force Acquisitions Officer before attending the Uniformed Services University. Air Force Academy and I went there with the intention of going to medical school. I was recruited to play basketball at the U.S. Why did you choose to become a doctor and join the Air Force?Ī. Brooke Sciuto is the chief of aerospace medicine for the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Today, we honor all women physicians who help make a difference in patients’ lives and continue to pave the path for future medical professionals. The Air Force Medical Service recognizes the achievements of all Medical Airmen and the important role each holds in supporting today’s warfighter. Air Force Surgeon General Public AffairsįALLS CHURCH, Va.
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