History
ISAS had it's beginnings in Europe; as described by the paper 'ISAS Beginnings' (below) presented by Gerhard Kugler, one of the 'fathers' of air medicine, to the ISAS 2007 scientific meeting in Wellington, NZ.
Following the 1985 AirMed meeting in Zurich, members from Australia and New Zealand created an Australasian chapter which has thrived beyond the life of the original ISAS; holding annual meetings, publishing newsletters and developing standards.
ISAS currently has over 200 active members.
In October 2009, ISAS signed a memorandum of understanding with EHAC, outlining a shared vision between the two organisations for improving aeromedical care for patients.
ISAS beginnings
History of ISAS and AIRMED - Gerhard Kugler
The International Society of Aeromedical Services, ISAS, is very close connected to AIRMED Conferences. It was in 1980 under the patronage of ADAC, the leading German Automobile Association, when I organised the firs...
The International Society of Aeromedical Services, ISAS, is very close connected to AIRMED Conferences. It was in 1980 under the patronage of ADAC, the leading German Automobile Association, when I organised the firs...
ISAS-EHAC MoU
On October 1st 2009, a memorandum of understanding between ISAS and EHAC was
signed in Hobart.