The Academy

Life as a Flight Surgeon: What's It Like?

Life as a Flight Surgeon: What’s It Like?

Some craziness is happening around here. This week Allison interviews me about my job as a flight surgeon. I get a lot of questions about what a flight surgeon is, and what we do on a daily basis.
 
I can tell you one thing. A flight surgeon DOES NOT operate on a plane!
 
We are basically family practice doctors for pilots and other essential personnel involved with flight. We are also occupational health doctors and preventive medicine doctors all wrapped into one.

Read More