ESAM
The European Society of Aerospace Medicine was founded in 2006 as an umbrella organisation in the field of Aerospace Medicine. As a pan-European, independent forum, it works to promote the safety and health of all persons involved in aviation and space operations , and to coordinate European aerospace medical interests across all national and organisational boundaries.
We aim to assist the various responsible bodies in the development and harmonisation of educational activities in aerospace medicine throughout Europe, and to develop continuous information flows and dialogue between the National Aeromedical Associations, and encourage the exchange of scientific results and experience. We strive to reach a consensus which can then contribute to the scientific evidence base which should be the foundation of aeromedical decision making.
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
ESA’s European Astronaut Centre have open up applications for the 2023 Space Physician training course, this time back in person:
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/EAC/Call_for_Applications_Space_Physician_Training_Course_2023
The Space Medicine Team will host its annual Space Physician Training Course (SPTC) from 31 January to 2 February 2023 as part of a portfolio of educational activities aiming to prepare and integrate individuals – including medical doctors – in space medicine and operations-focussed research and development. Having held the course online for the past two years, we are delighted to welcome participants to the EAC again (subject to medical advice and regulations) for the 2023 edition of the programme. Read more
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/EAC/Call_for_Applications_Space_Physician_Training_Course_2023
The Space Medicine Team will host its annual Space Physician Training Course (SPTC) from 31 January to 2 February 2023 as part of a portfolio of educational activities aiming to prepare and integrate individuals – including medical doctors – in space medicine and operations-focussed research and development. Having held the course online for the past two years, we are delighted to welcome participants to the EAC again (subject to medical advice and regulations) for the 2023 edition of the programme. Read more
Dear colleagues and friends of the ESAM Member Associations,
After the closure of the nominations, the names for the positions, their photographs, CV’s and motivation letters are now published on our ESAM.aero website, please have a look: https://www.esam.aero/esam/elections/elections2022.
The elections will take place between 10 and 22 September via an electronic voting system, so that we can communicate the results during our General Assembly on Saturday 24 September at the ICAM in Paris; voting is reserved to Associations who have paid their dues, at least in 2021.
I need the e-mail address of the person who will vote for your Association, many thanks.
ESAM is very grateful for your support in this important voting process for the senior leadership of our common European Society!
All the best, amicaliter,
Roland Vermeiren
Chair of the ESAM Nomination Committee
EASA has been working on setting up a PhD scheme to develop partnerships with European Universities and academia, to share and disseminate knowledge in innovative, emerging fields relevant to aviation.
A Press Release was released on the EASA website to announce a call for abstracts from PhD students for the following domains:
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation
1. Development of applications integrated into civil aviation products along EASA AI roadmap, including validation and verification solutions
• Impact of climate change and extreme weather phenomena on the air transport system
1. Methodologies and tools for assessing the impact of changes to weather phenomena on civil air transport system components and operations
• Environmental sustainability of air transport (emissions, noise, air quality, other nuisance, ...)
1. Methodologies and tools to assess the impact of aviation products and operations and the proposed mitigations
• New approaches and methods for safety risk management in aviation
1. New methods, tools to support safety analysis, risk identification and management, safety culture
Dear Member Associations ,
Here is your Nomination Committee Chair again, this time with another request.
During our GA at the ICAM conference in Paris, we should also appoint a new Nomination Committee of 3 persons, and 2 new Auditors !
The actual ones were appointed at the congress in Prague and their replacement is overdue. It are not difficult tasks, for the Nominating Committee every year around this time the member associations must be reminded about the vote for a new President-Elect or a new Executive Committee (alternating) , the practical issues are handled by our webmaster and administrative assistant ; for the auditors, at the GA they go through the (small) financial book-keeping together with our treasurer to check if it has been handled correctly.
Dear friends, dear colleagues ,
It is again the time of year when ESAM must invite our member associations to propose nominations for the Executive Committee for the coming 2 years , according to the statutes : “Every two years the GA shall elect two deputies (First and Second Vice- Presidents), a Secretary-General, a Treasurer, a Director of Communication, and a Director without portfolio, to constitute the EC.
These shall be elected for a period of two years. Any officer may seek re-election after a two-year term, but no member shall serve for more than six years except in exceptional circumstances, and as agreed by the General Assembly.” I have to emphasise that nominations can only be made by member associations who have paid their annual dues , and not by individuals. Read more
It is again the time of year when ESAM must invite our member associations to propose nominations for the Executive Committee for the coming 2 years , according to the statutes : “Every two years the GA shall elect two deputies (First and Second Vice- Presidents), a Secretary-General, a Treasurer, a Director of Communication, and a Director without portfolio, to constitute the EC.
These shall be elected for a period of two years. Any officer may seek re-election after a two-year term, but no member shall serve for more than six years except in exceptional circumstances, and as agreed by the General Assembly.” I have to emphasise that nominations can only be made by member associations who have paid their annual dues , and not by individuals. Read more
ESAM Objectives
To promote flight safety and health among passengers and air crew
To be a pan-European, independent forum for Aerospace Medicine
Coordinate European Aerospace Medicine interests in relevant groups
To develop and harmonise education in Aerospace Medicine throughout Europe
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
No, ESAM is a non-profit organization and is focused on science and flight safety. Although a large proportion of the members are medical practitioners, particularly AME, the membership includes many different professions involved in Aerospace medicine.
Yes, ESAM is an umbrella organization for European Aerospace Medical organisations, many of which have many military members.
ESAM is not able to assist with individual enquiries regarding certification. You should consult with an AME, or the medical assessor in your national authority medical section.
No, ESAM is a Regional European umbrella Association which brings together Aerospace medicine in Europe. We actively seek cooperation with other Associations of Aerospace medicine which share our objectives around the world. ESAM is an Affiliated member of Aerospace medical Association, and AsMa is among our associate members
PAN-EUROPEAN INDEPENDENT FORUM
We work together across Europe to promote the health, performance and safety of people who fly through the use of evidence science and consensus.
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