Recognized by

Royal Aeronautical Society

Pioneer in African Aerospace Medicine

Dr. Onalenna Nako-Phuthego

MD, MS Aerospace Medicine (UK)

Founder and Director of Innovative Clinic
Managing Consultant in Aviation Medicine at Aeromed Prime Consultancy
Membership & Diversity Chair Women in Aerospace Medicine (WAM USA)
Former Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Executive Committee Member of the Southern African Aerospace Medicine Association (SAAsMA)
Former Flight Surgeon Botswana Defense Force

The first Motswana and only African woman to attain a Master's degree in Aerospace Medicine. A former Military Captain and Flight Surgeon with the Botswana Defence Force, formerly serving as Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor for the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana.

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Professional Journey

International Senior FAA AME

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - USA

Current Position

Designated by the United States Federal Aviation Administration as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), conducting FAA aeromedical examinations and aviation medical certification for pilots and aviation professionals internationally.

Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor

Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

Former Position

Responsible for overseeing all aero-medical matters and regulatory compliance within Botswana's aviation sector in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

Founder & Director

Aeromed Prime Solutions Pty Ltd

Established 2020

Founded the pioneering consultancy offering advanced Aerospace Medicine services for civil and military sectors, including Innovation Clinic for primary healthcare.

Specialist Flight Surgeon

Botswana Defence Force - Air Arm

5 Years Service

Provided specialized aviation healthcare services to military aviation personnel at the rank of Captain, delivering unique and tailored care to meet aviation environment demands.

Military Doctor

Botswana Defence Force

7 Years Total Service

Served as Medical Doctor with the BDF, combining military discipline with medical expertise.

Education & Qualifications

2017

Aeromedical Examiner's Course

Aeromedical Medicine

University of Pretoria, South Africa

She completed this course at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2017.

2019

PG Diploma in Aerospace Medicine

Aerospace Medicine

King's College London / RAF

She was awarded this diploma by King's College London / RAF in 2019.

2020

Master of Science

Aerospace Medicine

King's College London & RAF-CAM, UK

She was the first Motswana woman to achieve this qualification.

2014

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Rostov State Medical University, Rostov on Don, Russian Federation

Publications & Research

Aerospace Physiology Paper

Co-authored paper published in the International Journal of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance by the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), February 2023.

Leadership Roles

Executive Committee Member

Southern African Aerospace Medicine Association (SAAsMA) since 2022
Board Member & Membership/Diversity Chair

Women in Aerospace Medicine (WAM USA) 2025-2026
Guest Lecturer

Boitekanelo College - Emergency Medical Care

Recent Presentations

SEP
2025

Medical Aviation Conference

Emirates Group Headquarters, Dubai

Key challenges faced by aeromedical examiners in Africa

OCT
2024

AFCEM 2024

Gaborone, Botswana

Safe Aeromedical Retrievals

JUL
2024

SAAsMA Conference

South Africa

Aerospace Medicine beyond COVID

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