About FPA
MISSION 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. | OBJECTIVES As physicians with expertise in the physical, mental, and emotional effects of flight, we are committed to promoting aviation safety and health. Through education, mentorship, and example, we share essential knowledge with fellow medical professionals, aircrews, and the public. Our goal is to inspire more physicians to become pilots and to deepen their understanding of aviation medicine—leading to better emergency response capabilities, stronger collaboration with aviation agencies, improved aviation medical examiners, and more impactful research in the field. | HISTORY 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. |
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How To Join |
The Flying Physicians Association (FPA) is the world’s premier community of physician-pilots—uniting the fields of medicine and aviation through educational, charitable, and recreational activities. If you’re a practicing or retired physician (MD or DO), or a medical student who flies—or has ever flown—you’re invited to join us as an Active Member. Not a pilot? Physicians with a strong interest in aviation are also welcome as Associate Members. |
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