ASAMS
The American Society of Aerospace Medicine Specialists
The Society is a non-profit organization created to serve as a voice for
and represent the professional needs of Aerospace Medicine
specialists in the United States. The Society is a constituent
organization of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA). Members
are specialists in the field of Aerospace Medicine dedicated to the
advancement of aviation and space medicine.
Charles A. Berry Memorial Scholarship
Shilpi Ganguly is the 2022 winner of the Charles A. Berry Memorial Scholarship
Shilpi is a rising fourth-year medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
She sits on the executive boards of the University of Miami Emergency Medicine Student
Association, Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group, Aviation and Space Medicine Interest
Group, and on the national executive board for Women in Aerospace Medicine.
The scholarship, in its inaugural year, is awarded to honor the life and career of Dr. Chuck Berry,
who was a pioneer of space medicine and instrumental in the success of the Mercury, Gemini,
and Apollo missions. It is open to U.S.-based students and residents with an interest in pursuing a
career in aerospace medicine. More information on how to apply can be found on the AsMA
scholarship website.