News from the International Association of Military Flight Surgeon Pilots
Message from the President
by Kris M. Belland
As Dave Brown (a founder and past president of IAMFSP) so elegantly said, "The IAMFSP is made up of a diverse group of aviators
with wide ranging skills and interests. In past gatherings I have found comfort in meeting my own kind; while the details of the battles are
different, we all have had to work hard to continue as aviator-physicians. I return home challenged by the stories I hear and the descriptions
of ideas, projects and achievements." Dave went on to say if IAMFSP only does two things well then the organization will continue to be a
success. The two things are firstly and most importantly getting together as an organization to share stories/fellowship and secondly to provide
quality panel presentations for others to learn from our experiences. By Dave’s standards, I feel that we are well on our way to have an exceptional
year. The 2007 AsMA Scientific program was by every measure exceptional and the panels were very well attended. Great job by Dwight Holland
and Dave Agerton as co-chairs, as well as all the presenters! In the spirit of keeping a good thing going, IAMFSP is preparing two panels for the
Boston scientific program coordinated again by Dwight Holland and Dave Agerton!
Topics include (Tuesday 13 May 2008, Constitution A, 1200–1800):
- Aeromedical and Human Systems Integration Concerns (Dr. Holland and Dr. Agerton).
- Experiences of an Aeromedical Dual Designator in Combat (Dr. Oeltmann).
- Aviation Mishap Reduction at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center / TOPGUN (Dr. Belland).
- Versatility in the Air: RAF Aviation Medicine Flight (Dr. Hughes).
- Advancements in NVG and HMD Systems: Aeromedical Concerns (Dr. Antonio).
- The Aeromedical Challenges of Euro Fighter Typhoon (Dr. Gradwell).
- Injury and Fatality Patterns in Navy Rotary Wing Mishaps (Dr. Kent).
- USAF HSI requirements generation—Scientific Involvement (Dr. Mapes).
Pete Mapes (IAMFSP past president) is AsMA Panels chair this year and continues to be very active at all levels of AsMA
and IAMFSP. Pete is doing an outstanding job for IAMFSP and AsMA! Thanks to Dwight Holland, IAMFSP is co-sponsoring two additional panels
in Boston including Aerospace Physiology and Human Factors Associations.
Additionally, IAMFSP is embarking on a fund raising effort with a goal of $10,000 by 2010 and $100,000 dollars by 2020.
Our IRS designation as a non-profit organization has made it significantly easier for donations to IAMFSP to support these two important
areas:
- The yearly educational membership meeting held in conjunction with the Aerospace Medical Association; and
- Creating a scholarship fund for medical students to attend Aerospace Medical
conferences/meetings thus developing future aerospace medical leaders.
So if anyone wishes to chip in for the campaign goal, please contact Woody Simmons (IAMFSP Treasurer) for donations:
Mike Simmons IAMFSP Treasurer
906 Water Fowl Dr.
Yorktown, VA 23692-3178
IAMFSP Officers:
- President: Kris Belland
- Vice President/President Elect: Ed Park
- Treasurer: Mike Simmons
- Webmaster: Ed Park
- Secretary: Rod Borgie
- Membership: Rod Borgie
- Historian: Dwight Holland
- Newsletter Editor: Darian Rice
Our Vice President/President Elect is CDR Ed Parks, a Naval Aviator and Neurology resident at National Naval Medical Center
(otherwise known as Bethesda). Ed is working membership, VP responsibilities as well as pulling triple duty as the association’s web-master
and doing a great job by the way! In Boston, we will be looking for individuals to run for Treasurer, Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and Membership
chairs; if you are interested, please let us know. IAMFSP is scheduled to have its reception and business meeting Wednesday, May 14 at 1730
in Back Bay A. All are invited to join and attend our meeting! Looking forward to Boston, should be an excellent event!
