Mayo Clinic Clear Approach

Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine
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Feb 23, 2024 • 16min

Eating Your Alphabet Soup

Send us Fan MailIn between carpet upgrades to the perch of the Aerospace Medicine practice on the 18th floor of the Gonda Building, we take some time to review a number of abbreviations that are used commonly in the aeromedical certification world -- but may not be familiar to pilots. 
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Feb 16, 2024 • 11min

When to Say When?: The Age 67 Proposal

Send us Fan MailThe age for mandatory retirement for commercial airline pilots flying under Part 121 was raised to 65 years in 2007. A recent pitch to increase the age limit to 67 was voted down recently by the Senate Commerce Committee. What implications will this have on the pilot shortage, and what's the answer?
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Feb 9, 2024 • 11min

Be Prepared

Send us Fan MailIt's second nature to pre-flight with a checklist, but what about "pre-flight checklisting" yourself? On this episode we meet one of our talented nurses dedicated to helping pilots through the process of applying for a medical certificate and passing through this part of the journey unscathed.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 11min

When the Wheels Fall Off

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, we pay tribute to our colleague Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn who was the master of ceremonies for the Clear Approach podcast but departed the "nest" for a better view at Delta Airlines. We launch our new format, and discuss being aware of colleagues and friends with mood issues that could lead to the unthinkable. NOTE: Potential sensitive topic of depression and suicidal ideation is discussed. 
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Aug 25, 2023 • 13min

Pay Attention, Its Time for ADHD.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review a surprisingly troubling condition for many unsuspecting pilots, ADHD. 
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Aug 4, 2023 • 23min

EAA Airventure Recap and Well Well Wellbutrin!

Send us Fan MailGet comfy for my adventure/horror story about EAA Airventure 2023. Then we go over the newest medication approved by the FAA for the treatment of depression.  
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Jul 26, 2023 • 20min

Tribulation and Jet Lag

Send us Fan MailIm back after suffering a loss. After sharing my experience, I give some helpful hints for reducing the pain of Jet Lag. And then, Im off to EAA!
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Mar 24, 2023 • 14min

Im Back with Back Pain

Send us Fan MailIts Podcast Reboot 3.0. And for this episode, we go over pain thats with you but behind you: back pain.  
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Dec 16, 2022 • 16min

Me, Myself, and COVID

Send us Fan MailMy pain is your pleasure in this week's episode.  And I share some amazing new information from the FAA regarding medical certification for pilots on anxiety and depression medications.  
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Sep 2, 2022 • 13min

Frequent Flyer Questions

Send us Fan MailIm back from vacation! In this episode I review three frequent questions we get from pilots. And I share a fun time on a Boeing 727.  

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