What is Aerospace Medicine? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kris Belland, a past president of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), naval aviator, flight surgeon, and leader in aerospace medicine, to explore one of medicine's most unique and multidisciplinary specialties. He provides an inside look at aerospace medicine that combines clinical care, research, policy, and operational medicine. We discuss the need for diverse professionals to contribute to the field, from physicians and nurses to engineers and astronauts, and explore the growing opportunities. Listen to learn more about aerospace medicine, who it serves, the different pathways to practice in the field, connections to other specialties, and more!

To learn more, check out the resources below:

• Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA): https://asma.org/
• Aerospace Medicine Student & Resident Organization (AMSRO): https://www.amsro.org/
• Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA): https://civilavmed.org/
• American Osteopathic College of Preventive Medicine (AOCOPM): https://www.aocopm.org/

Music: Night Rider by Jiglr - https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic, Artemis audio library - https://www.nasa.gov/artemisaudio/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/asma.amsro/

Artwork: Maia Reyes