Aerospace Medicine is the preventive medicine primary specialty that promotes the health and functional well-being of pilots, astronauts, and other flight crew members and all other persons traveling in the air or space.

The civilian Aerospace Medicine Residency Program conducted at Wright State University is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Clinical Year (PGY-1): A minimum of one ACGME accredited year in a recognized direct primary patient care specialty (Example: family practice, internal medicine, OB/GYN, transitional year). This must be completed prior to entering our residency program. Application to the Aerospace Medicine residency program may be made while in medical school or afterward.

Academic Year (PGY-2): This 12-month period provides graduate course work in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration and environmental health. A research topic in aerospace medicine is selected and is begun under supervision. Certain clinical aerospace medicine experiences are provided along with field trips to aviation related facilities. The academic year extends from July I through June 30.

The "Practicum Year" (PGY-3)-supervised experience and application:The second year consists of continued progress and completion of the research project undertaken in the first year. Residents must complete several one-month clinical aerospace medicine rotations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Federal Aviation Administration, Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers, forensic pathology, and otorhinolaryngology.

Master of Science: The Master of Science degree is awarded to those trainees who complete the 46 hours of graduate course work and the thesis research project.

Application

Applicants are required to have ECFMG/USMLE certification in addition to completion of at least one ACGME approved PGY-1 year. Other international graduates may be considered for the Masters Program track only, due to their funding mechanisms.

Career Opportunities
Civilian physicians trained in aerospace medicine may find work at a NASA facility, the Federal Aviation Administration, an airline medical department/clinic, an aerospace manufacturer, private practice of aerospace medicine, medical research, or teaching.

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About Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is located in Dayton, Ohio, and serves the Miami Valley region of southwestern Ohio.They are affiliated with seven major teaching hospitals and more than 20 other health care institutions throughout the Miami Valley region.

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