Aerospace Medicine
Specialty Description
Accredited Programs
5
Length of Training
2
Programs Requiring Step 1
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Avg PGY-1 Salary
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Avg Hours / Week
44 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
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Specialty Overview
Aerospace medicine, also known as aviation medicine or flight medicine, focuses on the health of a population group consisting of the operational crews and passengers of air and space vehicles, and the support personnel who are required to operate such vehicles.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Aerospace Medicine Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
2 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
1 Years
Total Active Residents
1
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
4.1
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
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Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
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Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
44 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
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Average days off duty per week
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Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
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Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
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Average resident/fellow compensation
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Average number of days of vacation
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Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
3.50:1
Avg Program Faculty
5
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
50%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 1 residents or fellows completed training in Aerospace Medicine. Program directors knew of the plans of 1 (100%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Group Practice
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In Same Specialty
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In Same State as Program
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In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
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Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.