Bonnie Poselt
RAF & Aerospace Medicine Trainee
Bio
Squadron Leader Bonnie Posselt is currently in her second year of specialist training in Aviation and Space medicine, based at the Centre of Aviation Medicine at RAF Henlow. She undertook physician training through the Acute Care Common Stem core-training programme in London. During this time she was a member of the physician aeromedical evacuation team, responsible for retrieving injured military personnel.
Abstract
Aviation medicine has always existed, but the recent recognition of the speciality has introduced a formalised training programme to move it in line with all the other traditional specialities and incorporate Space medicine.
This talk aims to give a trainee's perspective of Aviation and Space Medicine. The curriculum will be outlined, along with the role specific competencies required and how to acquire them. The entry requirements and exit standards will be covered and as well as the the challenges of the speciality. There will be some discussion as to the future direction and potential opportunities to get involved in Space medicine projects.
