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    Fulfill the International Civil Aviation Organisation training requirements for aviation medical examiners worldwide.

    Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine (PGCertCAvMed) in Aviation Medicine

    Become an authenticated participant in the global aviation medicine community

    Otago’s Occupational and Aviation Medicine Unit (OAMU) is the world’s leading provider of civil aviation medicine education for doctors. Since its opening in 1987, over 700 students have graduated with more than 1,000 qualifications. OAMU has contributed to the development of aviation medical examiner training internationally, giving you access to expertise connected to professional practice around the world. You will learn through distance teaching that allows you to continue working while you study.

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    Programme details

    Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine (PGCertCAvMed)

    1. Admission to the Programme

      1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
      2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

    2. Structure of the Programme

      The programme shall consist of two papers in Civil Aviation Medicine, AVME 711, and AVME 714.

    3. Duration of the Programme

      1. The duration of the programme shall be equivalent to half an academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
      2. Every candidate must obtain terms before being admitted to examinations.
      3. A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the postgraduate certificate within four years of admission to the programme.

    4. Variations

      The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

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    Regulations on this page are taken from the 2026 Calendar and supplementary material.

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