Aerospace medicine training for military aircrew has followed a very traditional structure for many years, with only incremental changes occurring over a long period of time. However, the introduction of new aviation technology and the emergence of new challenges in aircrew health and safety have necessitated innovation in training in many countries. This panel looks at new approaches in aerospace medicine training in the Asia Pacific region, with representatives from Thailand, Malayasia, Australian, and Singapore, and poses the question – what will be the next challenge in aerospace medicine training in these countries.
Director of Aviation Medicine Institute, Royal Thai Air Force
Head, Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Malaysian Air Force
Senior Aviation Medical Office – Clinical
Former Commanding Officer, Royal Australian Air Force Institute of Aviation Medicine
Avaition Medicine Physician, Changi General Hospital
Former Head Aeromedical Centre, Republic of Singapore Air Force