Where do you get an FAA medical certificate?
You get an FAA medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), a physician specifically authorized by the FAA. You can find one near you using the FAA’s online AME locator.
Only an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner can issue a medical certificate.
The FAA maintains a searchable directory of AMEs by location. You complete a medical history form through the FAA’s MedXPress system before your appointment, then the AME performs the exam.
If you plan to fly professionally, it’s worth asking for a first-class medical and choosing an AME experienced with career pilots.
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