The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is the only Society in the country which deals with this niche speciality. The Society provides an opportunity to its members and the aviation industry to have scientific and evidence based discussions on the various aeromedical aspects of Aviation industry both civil and military.

The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is the only Society in the country which deals with this niche speciality. The Society provides an opportunity to its members and the aviation industry to have scientific and evidence based discussions on the various aeromedical aspects of Aviation industry both civil and military.

The Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), one of the major functional arms of the Society, is a premier Institute of the world. It conducts training and research in the field of Aerospace Medicine apart from carrying out evaluation of its clientele, the aircrew from both military and civil streams.

The origin of the Society dates back to October 1952, when, the Air Force Medical Officers stationed in Delhi area formed the “Aero Medical Society”. The guiding light and architect of the society was Wing Commander Ajit Nath, Deputy Director Medical Services at Air Headquarters. The first meeting of the Society was held on 22nd and 23rd January 1954. Since then the Society has been immensely contributing towards the research and progress of the Speciality. Eventually, in 1987 keeping in view the growing prowess in space foray, the society was renamed as "Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)".

It has been the persistent effort of all the Society Members to accomplish the set goals and attain greater heights by addressing all concerns related to human including aerospace safety in a scientific and cogent manner.

Over the years, the membership, scope and functions of the Society have advanced. Currently the Society boasts of large membership base with Members primarily being Aerospace Medicine Specialists from Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Civil Aviation industry. The members of the Society also include eminent Scientists from DRDO, doctors both military and civil, Bio-medical engineers and Pilots both from India and abroad.

Aerospace Medicine being multi-disciplinary, requires integration of not only the biological sciences viz Physiology, Psychology and Clinical Medicine but also coherently involves other sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Engineering. Towards this, the Society has been establishing symbiotic relationships with technical Institutes of national repute working in these specialises fields.

The Society through its relentless efforts over last six decades has contributed immensely in meeting the needs and aspiration of aircrew. The Society has achieved excellence in maintain the scientific tempo by promoting conduct of meaningful scientific research. Contribution made by the Society and its Members has effectively enhanced the operational effectiveness of aircrew and promoted aerospace safety.