Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore

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About Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore

Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore is a government institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1957. Campusbells lists it under Medical.

The history of the Air Force Medical Services began with the induction of three emergency commission Indian Medical Service (Army) officers and seven medical assistants into the newly formed IAF medical branch in January 1941. The integration of the Armed Forces Medical Services after independence, was complete with the assuming of office by Lt Gen KS Master, the First DGAFMS, in April 1949.

The need for aeromedical support to the aircrew was recognised in 1942, when modern aircraft of the RAF and Allied Air Forces were inducted in the Indian Air space for the first time. By 1944, a comprehensive training programme was implemented by the IAF Medical branch for its medical officers and medical assistants. New aeromedical units were created and simulators added, to meet the requirements of the growing Air Force.

In October 1952, the Air Force Medical officers stationed in Delhi area formed the Aero Medical Society with the following objectives:

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1957

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

Medical

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Campus life

Facilities at Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore

• Medical
• Laboratory
• Laboratories
• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Gymnasium
• Auditorium
• Library
• Wi-Fi