Intellectual content - Sports Medicine Specialty Training Program

Sports medicine physicians require a broad knowledge base of all medical specialties, an in depth knowledge of anatomy with particular emphasis on functional and musculoskeletal anatomy, as well as sound knowledge of immunology, pathology and physiology with specific focus on the physiology of exercise and the pathology of injury.

Whilst an interest in all sports in general is optimal, the stereotype that this discipline attracts only athletic, male doctors with a love of sport is far from the truth, with trainees being drawn from both genders and many different backgrounds. SEM trainees will acquire a considerable body of sport specific knowledge as part of their Fellowship training.

The College highly recommends that intending applicants demonstrate a commitment to a career in SEM by becoming involved with team or event medical coverage, attending conferences and tutorials, and completing SEM courses or research where possible.

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