Directory of top Physicians (Aerospace Medicine) in Point Mugu Nawc, California, USA

Taxonomy Code 2083A0100X

The directory of Physicians (Aerospace Medicine) in Point Mugu Nawc, California was last updated 6/30/2024

Physicians (Aerospace Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 2083A0100X

Classification: Preventive Medicine

Description

Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abprevmed.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.