AME Guide Grand Rounds December 2025 Session

In this FAA AME Grand Rounds, Dr. Susan Northrup highlights huge progress: deferred cases dropped from ~13,000 to 4,500, physician queue from ~8,000 to 214, and faster decisions (20 days for complete files). Drs. Carter and Dr. Wyrick explain when Medical Flight Tests are required, SODA vs. Special Issuance decisions, real case examples (e.g., shoulder injury, amblyopia, Parkinson’s), key process rules, and how AMEs can help speed certification.