International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine

The Academy was founded in 1955, its object being the promotion and search for new knowledge in aerospace medicine, and the contribution to international co-operation among those devoted to education and research in this particular field. Membership is limited to 275, but such number has never yet been reached. Members-to-be undergo a selection process and are elected solely on merit, regardless of their nationality, race, creed, ideology or political belief. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited Medical School who have made an outstanding contribution to aerospace medicine and/or hold an eminent position in the subject and/or in the allied sciences. The Academy's Strategic Plan is: VISION To be the pre-eminent international, multi-disciplinary organization in aviation and space medicine, through the leadership, knowledge and collaboration of our members MISSION To provide international leadership and mentorship and to advance the knowledge and understanding of aviation and space medicine, through worldwide initiatives in education, training, research and practice CORE VALUES LEADERSHIP is our greatest strength INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION is at the heart of what we do FELLOWSHIP is our expression of unity and diversity MENTORSHIP is our investment in the future INTEGRITY is the foundation for all our actions