Flying Physicians Association (FPA) |
About FPA... |
FPA members are physician-pilots promoting safety, education and human interest projects relating to medicine and aviation.
FPA organizes regional chapter meetings and an annual national meeting offering a unique combination of continuing medical education (CME), presentations by world-class aviation figures, and varied charitable and recreational opportunities.
As physicians, with knowledge in the effects of Flying (physical, mental and emotional), we strive to increase safety and to preserve health by providing basic information through example and teaching to the medical profession, to aircrews and to the public at large, influencing members of the medical profession to fly and to develop expertise in the effects of Flying which will result in better utilization of aircraft for emergency services, better cooperation with state and federal aviation agencies, better qualified aviation medical examiners and more significant research.
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On June 5, 1955, during the American Medical Association's yearly convention, the first regular business meeting of the association was held. Dr. H. D. Vickers was elected the group's first President. The association was incorporated under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit scientific and educational society in October, 1955. At the end of its first year the association had 795 members.
Today the association's membership is comprised of physician pilots across the United States, as well as a number of other countries. |
How To Join |
Dear Prospective Members: | FPA active membership is open to any MD, DO, or Medical Student who holds (or ever held) a pilot certificate, be it student or better, military or civilian. Members do NOT need to own an aircraft to belong, nor do they even have to be currently flying: once a pilot, always a pilot… Also, associate membership is open to any physician or medical student who has an active interest in aviation, but is not a pilot. Membership discounts are available for fellows, residents, medical students, retired, and military members. In addition, as a new member, you will get a significant discount on the first meeting you sign up for! |
FPA is the world's premier organization of physician-pilots. We participate in a variety of educational, charitable and recreational activities involving medicine and aviation. If you are a practicing or retired physician (MD or DO) or a medical student who is also a pilot, you should give serious consideration to joining the Flying Physicians Association as an Active member. Non-pilot physicians with an interest in aviation are also welcome as Associate Members. |
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