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Teaching and training in aviation medicine in the United Kingdom

Journal of UOEH|March 1, 1985

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Summary

The UK offers comprehensive aerospace medicine training through various postgraduate courses, including introductory, general, and advanced diplomas. These programs equip medical professionals with essential skills for aircrew care and occupational health within aviation.

Area of Science:

Aerospace Medicine
Occupational Health
Aviation Physiology

Background:

The UK provides specialized postgraduate training in aerospace medicine.
Training is primarily conducted at the Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine.
Aviation medicine is recognized as a component of occupational medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the postgraduate training programs available in aerospace medicine in the UK.
To detail the objectives and target audience for each course.
To highlight the academic and professional recognition of these qualifications.

Main Methods:

Description of the Introductory Medical Officers' (IMO) course for RAF doctors.
Overview of the General Aviation Medicine (GAM) course for civilian doctors.
Details of the six-month Diploma in Aviation Medicine (D Av Med) course.

Main Results:

The IMO and GAM courses are two-week programs covering aviation physiology and medicine.
The D Av Med course is an advanced, six-month program attended by international military and civilian doctors.
Successful completion of the D Av Med leads to a recognized academic qualification awarded by the Royal College of Physicians.

Conclusions:

The UK offers a structured pathway for medical professionals to specialize in aerospace medicine.
The D Av Med qualification is accepted as formal education in occupational medicine by the Royal College of Physicians.
Continuous training and specialized courses cater to various professionals within the aviation sector.

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