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General Information:
The Executive Council of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), acting upon recommendations of the Aerospace Physiology Certification Board, grants certification in Aerospace Physiology. The Aerospace Medical Association established board certification in Aerospace Physiology to encourage the study, improve the practice, and elevate the standards of excellence in Aerospace Physiology.
Formal Board Certification provides an avenue for professional and peer recognition in aerospace medicine and is a worthy goal for members to attain. This year’s certification examination will be offered at the 92nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association on Sunday, 21st May 2023, in New Orleans, LA. Board certification is for professionals with an abiding interest and demonstrated productivity in the field of Aerospace Physiology.
Information for Applicants:
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Applicants must possess, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree either in physiology or a closely related science (including as a minimum at least 18 hours of biological sciences).
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A history of significant contributions to Aerospace Physiology is also required.
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Applicants must have 5 years of active professional experience in an aeromedical field. Exceptional applicants can request a waiver of any and all of the aforementioned eligibility requirements by submitting a letter to the Admissions Committee Chair. This letter shall specify experience, knowledge, education, or other facets which alleviate the need to meet eligibility requirements.
The 5-hour exam contains questions covering various areas relevant to Aerospace Physiology, including but not limited to general human physiology, acceleration physiology, decompression physiology, impact, hypoxia, vibration and noise, operational aspects, space physiology, and spatial orientation.
Applications and letters of reference are due to the Admissions Committee no later than:
Wednesday, 1 March 2023.
Applicants should contact the Admissions Chair for an application form (available in English only). See Point of Contact information below:
Applicants must also submit:
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A suitable digital portrait photograph (5×7).
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A short professional biography of less than 300 words.
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Two professional letters of recommendation submitted directly to the Board.
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A one-time, non-refundable Application Fee of $25 (U.S)
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A non-refundable $75 Examination Fee is due prior to the exam.
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$50 Certification Fee is payable prior to sitting for the examination that is refundable if not certified.
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Make checks payable to the Aerospace Medical Association.
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Applicants must submit Aerospace Physiology Board Certification Announcement 2023 documents to the Admissions Chair in a digital format: MS-Word compatible for text documents, and high-resolution JPEG for graphics/photos.
Admissions Chair:
W. TYLER SCHEELER, CAPT, MSC, USN, CAsP
Email: william.r.scheeler.mil@health.mil
Email2: tscheeler1@gmail.com
Comm: (850) 377-3792
Deadline for Application: 1 March 2023