Aerospace & Exploration Medicine

Aerospace Medicine Residencies

UTMB Aerospace Medicine residency programs combine the facilities, faculty, and expertise of leading institutions and partners to provide unrivaled training for aerospace medicine specialists and researchers of tomorrow.

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Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine

The Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine at UTMB prepares professionals to address the occupational, health, safety, and performance challenges of aviation and spaceflight as taught and led by faculty members of diverse backgrounds in aerospace and public health, and decades of combined experience.

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Principles of Aviation & Space Medicine Course

An introductory level course, Principles of Aviation and Space Medicine (PASM) at UTMB introduces the foundational elements within aerospace medicine, human physiology in the abnormal environment, industry insights, and more in a one-of-a-kind collection of industry experts, facility tours, and networking experiences.

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Human Health & Performance Contract

The Aerospace & Exploration Medicine team at UTMB provides contract support and services to KBR Integrated Science and Engineering Group, the prime contractor for the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

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A Bold Mission. A Lasting Impact.

Our mission is to deliver world-class aerospace medicine training and prepare the next generation of leaders in the field. Discover the people advancing this mission and the impact they are making across aerospace and exploration medicine, NASA, and commercial space.

0 Total graduates from the UTMB Aerospace Residencies

0 Graduates went on to become NASA astronauts

0% Of graduates are employed in aerospace medicine

0 Graduates currently employed by NASA or NASA contractors

0 Graduates who have served as past or present chief medical officers for commercial space companies

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About the Department

UTMB is home to the state's first medical school and has always had a pioneering spirit. That spirit continues today and is evident in the university's Aerospace Medicine Residency Program and collaborations with NASA Johnson Space Center and the commercial spaceflight industry.

UTMB Aerospace Medicine Residency Programs