What Kind of medical knowledge and/or training should I have for an Oil Rig Doctor job?
Asked by Alaa Eddeen
I am fresh graduate of medschool, and I have been offered a good opportunity to work as Oil Rig Doctor. What Kind of medical knowledge and/or training should I have for such kind of medical practice??? In Egypt, they require an on duty Field doctor.

Best Answer:
You would need especially some safety training before you are allowed by the insurance companies to work on a oil rig. Go to Offshore medical Job Links: http://www.donpedroshipping.co.uk/offshore-medical-jobs.html There you find also info on where you can get different certificates. donpedro
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Answered by donpedro

Most medical personell on oil rigs are paramedics or of similar training. They are there to do the job until the medivac helicopter arrives.
Answered by swcasper2001