Sports and Exercise Medicine

slimjim10

Hi all,
I'm currently studying medicine in UCD and was recently thinking about what I may like to specialise in, following my degree. Given my strong interest in sports, this might be the path for me? I've found it is harder to find as much information on this with regard to job prospects etc. Anyone care to share anything they may know about this? Possibly if you've done it yourself or know somebody who has? cheers.

Vorsprung

It's an emerging speciality; no public appointment of SEM consultants in Ireland and I'm not sure there's anything on the horizon. There was talk of an SpR programme being set up for an intake this year, that hasn't come to pass. Many of those working as sports medicine physicians wi

There is an SpR programme in the UK. My very loose understanding (have a mate trying to get onto it) is that you need to have done medicine/ED/GP and have the relevant membership exams (MRCP/MCEM/MRCGP or MICGP) before getting on to it; think it's a 4 year programme.

Worth looking up the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine webpages in both Ireland and the UK. Would also suggest getting in touch with some people involved in the specialty, Santry would be a good start.

FlickBean

Are there doctors/consultants who specialise in sports related medicine?

Vorsprung

Yea it's recognised by the Medical Council as a separate speciality.

FlickBean

Thanks Vorsprung!