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First-Time Aviation Medical Exam scheduling, important information, and FAQs

👋 Use the calendar below to schedule. To learn more about why Aviation Medical Exams are important, who needs them, and other important information before you schedule, scroll down.

Important Information

Important information about
Aviation Medical Exams

Four things every first-time applicant should know. Click any item to expand.

1. Checklist for your aviation medical exam +
  • ✓Schedule and pay for your appointment using the online calendar above.
  • ✓If you cannot schedule for some reason, please do not hesitate to call Dr. Brauer at 920-288-2423.
  • ✓Complete Form 8500 at the MedXPress website and bring your confirmation number to your appointment.
  • ✓Bring one form of official ID, either your US Driver's License or Passport.
  • ✓If you have an existing aviation medical certificate, please bring it with you.
  • ✓Arrive as hydrated as possible. You will need to submit a urine sample during your exam.
  • ✓If you have reading glasses, please bring them.
2. The purpose of your FAA medical certification +

The FAA has determined that all airmen shall be examined to determine their fitness for aviation duty. In addition to certain exclusionary criteria, the FAA is interested in determining if the airman is likely to become incapacitated during the course of his duty. With these goals in mind, the FAA requires Aviation Medical Examiners to address the following questions:

  • ·Are any medical exclusionary conditions present?
  • ·Does the airman present any condition that might reasonably result in incapacitation?
  • ·Are other factors present which may affect the airman in the duties for which he is applying?

Pilot Medical Certification Questions and Answers, FAA →

3. Scheduling your FAA airman medical examination +
NOTAM

The FAA now requires online completion of Form 8500 via MedXPress. Dr. Brauer will not be able to complete your exam if you fail to complete these steps prior to your appointment.

  1. 1. Use the scheduling calendar above to book your appointment.
  2. 2. Go to the MedXPress website, complete and submit Form 8500, and bring your confirmation number to your appointment.
  3. 3. If you made any errors on Form 8500 you will be allowed to revise your information during your consultation with Dr. Brauer.

* If you have any questions about whether you should get a consultation or an exam, please call Dr. Brauer at 920-288-2423.

4. Explanation of no doctor-patient relationship +

Ernesto Brauer, MD, AME, is a designee of the Federal Aviation Administration and is empowered to determine if a medical certificate can safely be granted for aviation duty.

No doctor/patient relationship exists between Pilot and AME. The AME is serving a regulatory role and is NOT serving as a personal physician. No doctor/patient relationship exists between the Pilot and Dr. Ernesto Brauer; nor will the practice maintain records related to the FAA exam. The practice is providing a setting for performance of exams for the benefit of the aviation community.

The AME has no duty of confidentiality; any information learned about the applicant is required to be made part of the disclosure to and is reported to the Federal Aviation Administration.