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    We are UTMB. We are Aerospace Medicine.

    For 30 years, we have been leading in Aerospace Medicine education and expertise. We believe in the success of every human who endeavors to travel to the skies.

UTMB Aerospace Medicine

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Aerospace Medicine Residency
The UTMB Aerospace Medicine Residency Program combines the facilities, faculty, and expertise of two great institutions and several partners to provide aerospace medicine training focused on space to the flight surgeons and researchers of tomorrow.
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Principles of Aviation & Space Medicine
A foundation of our program, this course focuses on several areas, including the history of aviation, spaceflight and the specialty of aerospace medicine, human physiology in aviation and spaceflight among others.
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Human Health & Performance
UTMB’s Aerospace Medicine team 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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Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine
UTMB’s Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine prepares professionals to address the health, safety, and performance challenges of aviation and spaceflight through advanced training in aerospace medicine and public health.

A Bold Mission. Realized.

Our mission is to provide the best Aerospace Medicine training in the world.
Watch to learn about the people fulfilling this mission and making it a reality.

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Aerospace News

UTMB residents in aerospace medicine hold up the RAM Bowl in victory.

UTMB Aerospace Medicine Earns Honors Across Residents, Faculty, and Alumni in Denver

UTMB Aerospace Medicine had a standout week at the 2026 Aerospace Medical Association meeting in Denver. Residents, faculty, and alumni earned 10 awards, repeated as RAM Bowl champions, delivered the Reinartz Memorial Lecture, and took leadership roles across four of the field's societies.
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Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine Program FAQ

Prospective student questions about UTMB's MS in Aerospace Medicine cluster around eligibility, the 12-month in-person schedule, the residency distinction, and the application process. Two info sessions with Program Director Dr. Kreykes are scheduled for April 30.
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SPPH Climbs 27 Spots to Enter the Top 100 in U.S. News Public Health Rankings

SPPH rose from No. 116 to No. 89 in the 2026 U.S. News public health rankings, the largest gain among current top-100 programs. The post traces public health education at UTMB back to 1891 and includes faculty perspectives on what prospective students should prioritize when choosing a program.

Meet the Aerospace Team

Ronak V. Shah, DO, MBA, MPH
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Ronak V. Shah, DO, MBA, MPH

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice
Director, Aerospace Medicine

Board Certification:
Internal Medicine
Preventive Medicine — Aerospace Medicine
Amy Kreykes, MD, MPH

Amy Kreykes, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Program Director
Aerospace Medicine Residency

Board Certification:
Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
Preventive Medicine – Aerospace Medicine
Natacha Chough, MD, MPH
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Natacha Chough, MD, MPH

Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor
Flight Surgeon

Board Certification:
Emergency Medicine
Preventive Medicine – Aerospace Medicine
Tarah Castleberry, DO, MPH
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Tarah Castleberry, DO, MPH

Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor
Flight Surgeon

Board Certification:
Family Medicine
Preventive Medicine – Aerospace Medicine
John Marshall, MD, MPH

John Marshall, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Associate Program Director
Aerospace Medicine Residency

Board Certification:
Internal Medicine
Preventive Medicine – Aerospace Medicine
R. Yvette Schulz, MBA

R. Yvette Schulz, MBA

Program Manager
Aerospace Medicine
Estella Carrasco
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Estella Carrasco

Residency Coordinator
Aerospace Medicine

A Token of Thanks to All Our Affiliate Faculty