Krzysztof Kowalczuk

Col (ret’d) Krzysztof Paweł KOWALCZUK MD PhD DAvMed Dr Krzysztof Kowalczuk graduated from Military Medical Academy i Lodz, Poland in 1995. After one year of postgraduate training in Military Institute of Aviation Medicine he was posted to 58th Flight Training Squadron in Deblin (part of AF academy). In 2000 he continued military service in Military Institute of Aviation Medicine as assistant, senior assistant and finally head of Department (from 2006). Dr Kowalczuk is specialist of aviation and transport medicine, Authorized Medical Examiner of all classes of air personnel. Additionally he is a certified Medical Examiner for drivers, weapons permit candidates, divers and marine personnel both in civilian and military areas. In 2000 he graduated with honours from 33rd Diploma in Aviation Medicine course obtaining Barbara Harrison Memorial Prize for best overseas student. Dr Kowalczuk received PhD in 2003 with thesis “Diagnostic value of physiological parameters during evoked spatial disorientation”. He is a member of MIAM scientific board. Dr Kowalczuk is an author of more than 50 scientific papers on aviation medicine, military medicine and human in extreme environments. Researcher and project manager in numerous local and international scientific projects. He actively participates in national and international conferences. He was awarded with Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Country and Medal for services to the defence of the country. From 2011 he has retired with honours from military service as a Colonel of Polish Air Force and continues to deliver his services for aviation community as an civilian expert.