[Semicentenary anniversary of the department for the training of physicians for Air Forces].

In October the 8 in Military Medical Academy n. a. S. M. Kirov was a conference dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of doctors for the Air Force. The issues of history of training and improvement of air doctors were considered, were mentioned the names of the principals of the faculty: B. V. Tikchomirov (1960-1964), B. N. Kudryavtsev (1964-1972), I.I. Zhirkov (1972-1975), S.A. Bugrov (1975-1982), V. F. Zhernavkov (1982-1992), V.A . Afonin (1992-1998), I. N. Lizogub (1998-2003), D. K. Podovinnikov (2003-2008), Yu. M. Bobrov (2008-2010). Quoted the data that more than 200 graduates of the faculty became notable figures in military medicine. Progress of the students in study, sport and scientific research was noted.