How do I become a flight physician?
How do I become a flight physician?
- MINIMUM EDUCATION. M.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training.
- QUALIFICATIONS. Completion of a primary course in aerospace medicine. Must possess an aeronautical rating of Flight Surgeon, Senior Flight Surgeon or Chief Flight Surgeon.
Do flight surgeons see combat?
As a Flight Surgeon, you will fly into combat and humanitarian situations to administer emergency medical care. Often, you will care for patients both on the ground and in the air.
How much do flight surgeons make in the US?
The average Flight Surgeon salary in the United States is $429,498 per year or $206 per hour. Flight surgeon salaries range between $214,000 and $860,000 per year. What Am I Worth?
What do the flying doctors do?
The RFDS plays a vital role in the transporting of patients - not just in an emergency. Examples include the transfer of a patient from a regional hospital to a tertiary hospital, or an elderly person traveling from aged care for a specialist appointment.
Is there a doctor on every flight?
A doctor may not always be seated in the cabin on your flight, but most commercial airlines are aware that in-flight medical emergencies can happen (I've written about one or two such instances myself in my time at USA TODAY). Most carriers contract with on-the-ground experts in emergency medicine at altitude.