Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine (PGCertCAvMed)
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)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- 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).
Structure of the Programme
The programme shall consist of two papers in Civil Aviation Medicine, AVME 711, and AVME 714.
Duration of the Programme
- The duration of the programme shall be equivalent to half an academic year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
- Every candidate must obtain terms before being admitted to examinations.
- A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the postgraduate certificate within four years of admission to the programme.
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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Career opportunities
Career opportunities include:
- Airline or aviation organisation medical advisory roles
- Aviation health research or policy development
- Air ambulance medicine
- Retrieval and international assistance
- Aviation safety regulation in aviation medicine-related areas
Enter the challenging and exciting world of aviation medicine
This qualification is designed for medical practitioners preparing for roles as aviation medical examiners. The programme aligns with International Civil Aviation Organization expectations and has been recognised by aviation safety authorities worldwide. It also provides a foundation for further professional development and advanced study in Aviation Medicine.
More information
Dr Robin Griffiths
University of Otago, Wellington
PO Box 7343
Wellington South
Mob +64 21 620 148
Email rob.griffiths@otago.ac.nz
Programme Manager
Department of Medicine
University of Otago, Wellington
PO Box 7343
Wellington South
Tel +64 4 385 5591
Email oamu@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/aviation_medicine
