UTMB Aerospace Medicine

The UTMB Aerospace Medicine Residency Program combines the facilities, faculty, and expertise of two great institutions and several partners to provide aerospace medicine training focused on space to the flight surgeons and researchers of tomorrow.

Principles of Aviation & Space Medicine

A foundation of our program, this course focuses on several areas, including the history of aviation, spaceflight and the specialty of aerospace medicine, human physiology in aviation and spaceflight among others.

Human Health & Performance

UTMB’s Aerospace Medicine team provides contract support and services to KBR Integrated Science and Engineering Group, the prime contractor for the Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine

UTMB’s Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine prepares professionals to address the health, safety, and performance challenges of aviation and spaceflight through advanced training in aerospace medicine and public health.

A Bold Mission. Realized.

Our mission is to provide the best Aerospace Medicine training in the world.
Watch to learn about the people fulfilling this mission and making it a reality.

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Aerospace News

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Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine Program FAQ

April 27, 2026 • 10:07 a.m. by Harrison Chao

Prospective student questions about UTMB's MS in Aerospace Medicine cluster around eligibility, the 12-month in-person schedule, the residency distinction, and the application process. Two info sessions with Program Director Dr. Kreykes are scheduled for April 30.

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SPPH Climbs 27 Spots to Enter the Top 100 in U.S. News Public Health Rankings

April 8, 2026 • 11:03 a.m. by Harrison Chao

SPPH rose from No. 116 to No. 89 in the 2026 U.S. News public health rankings, the largest gain among current top-100 programs. The post traces public health education at UTMB back to 1891 and includes faculty perspectives on what prospective students should prioritize when choosing a program.

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Charting Health in Microgravity and Community

February 18, 2026 • 11:19 a.m. by Harrison Chao

UTMB resident Vasilis Mavratsas blends internal medicine and aerospace medicine—using prevention, risk assessment, and human factors to support safer missions. From a Vast commercial space rotation to Galveston safety-net clinics, he’s building systems that protect health on Earth and in orbit.