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Mayo Clinic Clear Approach

Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and aviation trends are explored in a serious but sometimes humorous way. Mayo Clinic Clear Approach focuses on a perspective from "the other side of the gurney." Let us navigate the storms of aeromedical certification, medical issues that may

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22:16

MedXPress or MedXSlow? You Make the Call

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/03/21

Send us a text The FAA medical application, Form 8500-8, is completed electronically through the electronic platform called MedXPress. Are you ready for your next flight physical? What potential pitfalls are there with filling out the application form and how can you prevent those? We cover some of the most common applicant questions as well as places on the form that pilots can potentially get in trouble.

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13:48

What Happens if Your Kidneys Get Stoned?

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/03/14

Send us a text On this episode, we review aeromedical certification consequences of passing kidney stones. Major issue or just a "small pebble" in the shoe of a long aviation career? Plus, we break down the new Air Force One Boeing 747 plagued by delays and cost overruns.

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14:55

Another AME Joins the Mayo Team

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/02/28

Send us a text On this episode we cover some of the topics discussed at the recent FAA aviation medical examiner grand rounds such as more information on color vision screening and CACI qualification for "low T," and we meet the newest addition to the Mayo Clinic aeromedical team.

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14:59

So I was Walking Along the Beach Minding My Own...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/02/21

Send us a text From stories of a pilot getting knocked out by a wild horse while walking along a beach to discussing the details of aeromedical certification with bladder cancer, this episode has a little bit of everything.

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18:10

Broken Heart on Valentine's Day? How to Get Your FAA...

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2025/02/14

Send us a text On this episode, we discuss bundle branch block and what is required if a heart transplant is required for severe cardiac disease. What is bundle branch block? Is it a deal breaker? And is it even possible to get a medical if a pilot experiences a condition that requires a heart transplant?

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22:00

What Happens After a Valve Job?

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2025/02/07

Send us a text On this episode, we discuss what pilots need to be prepared for after undergoing heart valve repair or replacement. How long is the stand down time? What tests are needed? What should the cardiologists say in their note in order to avoid sabotaging the chances for a medical certificate?

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23:47

My Achy Breaky Heart and the FAA

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/01/31

Send us a text On this episode, we look at a common condition unfortunately experienced by many pilots -- whether flying recreationally or for a living -- coronary artery disease. What tests are needed and how can a pilot be adequately prepared through the process of obtaining a Special Issuance Authorization? Do you really need to get a coronary angiogram after a stent is placed? What type of stress test do I need? Are there any tricks to being ready and what is the earlies...

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12:25

What a Headache!

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/01/25

Send us a textIt's not just the crazy weather headaches to tackle, but some pilots deal with chronic and sometimes severe headaches that can affect aeromedical certification. On this episode, we discuss what medications are allowed by the FAA, which are not, and how best to report chronic headaches during the flight physical.

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19:06

The Questions Keep Coming -- New FAA Color Vision...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2025/01/17

Send us a textLast month, the FAA announced changes in screening for color vision deficiency. On this episode we discuss what pilots will be directly affected and address some of the common questions being asked right now by our patients and aviation medical examiners across the country. What tests will be allowed? What happens if my AME doesn't have one of the new approved computer-based color vision screening tests? What happens if I have a color vision waiver now with a Class III med...

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18:00

There's a New Kid in Town (and it Isn't Santa!)

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/12/20

Send us a textMayo Clinic's Section of Transportation Medicine was joined recently by U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and FAA Senior AME Dr. Sheyna Gifford. On this episode of the podcast, she discusses her philosophies and approaches to a successful flight physical -- and the importance of professionalism in pursuing an aviation career.

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24:40

The Eyes Have It -- Part 2

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/12/13

Send us a textOn this episode, we review changes coming to color vision screening for pilots after January 1, 2025, plus chat with Mayo Clinic optometrist Dr. Muriel Schornack to learn more about everything eyes -- from glaucoma suspects to aviators with cool glasses.

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19:42

Color Vision Testing Changes Are Coming Soon (and...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/12/06

Send us a textThis week the FAA announced significant changes in screening for color vision deficiency, and also declared a change in how the agency will interface with pilots in the future -- expect more denial letters coming in the mail after the first of the year.

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11:40

Is Basic Med Really That Basic?

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/11/23

Send us a textOn this episode we take a look at the current updates on Basic Med announced this past week by the FAA, and also look at a new "fast track" process for adjustment disorder that may allow pilots originally having to go through an extended mental health evaluation be rapidly certified by their aviation medical examiner.

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13:47

An "Ironic" Liver Condition

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/11/15

Send us a textHemochromatosis is an iron storage disease that affects not only the liver, but also the heart, kidneys, and central nervous system. Although not the most common condition, it is often associated with a genetic abnormality -- and those with the gene are typically unaware of it until middle-age. The key is in screening for it -- before it becomes a significant medical problem. What about pilots who have hemochromatosis? Can they be certified? W...

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12:25

How to Keep Your Medical When You Are Dagnosed With...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/11/08

Male hypogonadism, otherwise known as "low T" is a common diagnosis received by adult males, including those who operate aircraft. Many medical providers who prescribe testosterone supplements do not "speak airplane," making aeromedical certification challenging in certain cases. What does it take to obtain or maintain a medical certificate when prescribed supplemental testosterone? We discuss the details.

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15:49

The Pet Peeves of AMEs

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/11/01

Ever wonder what can be annoying to your aviation medical examiner? On this episode, we pick a few favorites and jokingly review the top "pet peeves" on the list.

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13:40

Cancer Where It Counts

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/10/25

Although a relatively rare type of cancer, testicular carcinoma affects thousands of individuals each year. On this episode, we discuss what it is and what is required for aeromedical certification.

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16:15

Breast Cancer and Aeromedical Certification

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/10/04

Although breast cancer can be devastating for any individual being diagnosed with the disease, the aeromedical certification process has come full circle and allowed for pilots to obtain their medical certificates relatively easily with appropriate preparation and documentation of clinical stability.

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15:34

Funnel Chest and Speech Impediments: Autumn has Arrived!

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/09/27

On this episode, we discuss a couple of conditions not commonly seen in pilots but which can make a difference in terms of aeromedical certification. We look at pectus excavatum, otherwise known as "funnel chest," and how pilots with speech impediments can still qualify for their FAA medical certificate.

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16:06

Whole LADA Shakin' Goin' On

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/09/20

LADA, or latent autoimmune diabetes of adults, is often misdiagnosed and is sometimes called "diabetes 1.5." On this episode, we'll review what LADA is, what to look for, and how it affects aeromedical certification.

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