Questions about courses and registration
Find answers to common questions about prerequisites, course organisation, recognition and registration.
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What prerequisites must I meet to register for the Basic Course?
Places are allocated preferentially to participants who have completed specialist medical training involving patient care. Any remaining places are offered to participants who are already at an advanced stage of specialist training.
What prerequisites must I meet to register for the Advanced Course?
You must have completed specialist medical training involving patient care and successfully completed the Basic Course.
Why do I need the Diploma Course?
You need the Diploma Course to apply to the State Medical Association for the additional qualification in aviation medicine.
You must provide evidence of 180 course hours from the Basic, Advanced and Diploma Courses and also pass an examination held by the State Medical Association.
Can I attend all courses in one year?
Yes. However, you must follow the prescribed order: Basic first, then Advanced and finally the Diploma Course.
What practical training is required to become an Aeromedical Examiner (AME)?
Please refer to the German Federal Aviation Authority’s information for Aviation Medical Examiners.
Are the courses held exclusively in person?
At present, yes.
What is included in the course fee?
The fee includes all course materials, conference services, coffee breaks with coffee, tea and soft drinks, and lunch. Accommodation is charged separately.
Where can I stay if I am travelling from outside the area?
We reserve a limited number of rooms at preferential rates in the seminar hotel.
Can I register by email, or only online?
Registration is available exclusively online at www.flugmed.org.
How do I register?
Select your preferred date in the event calendar and follow the registration process.
Are there waiting lists for courses that are already fully booked?
Yes. Please contact us by email.
What is required for recognition of the courses by the LBA and the State Medical Association?
The courses must be completed in full, without absences.
Who recognises the courses?
The Basic and Advanced Courses are recognised by the German Federal Aviation Authority on behalf of all EASA member states.