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Medical Degree & Sport and Exercise Medicine Training

Club doctors are registered medical practitioners, commonly with specialist training in sport and exercise medicine and extra pitch-side qualifications.

8 to 12 yearstypical duration
2stages
2careers that list it
Internationalreach

How much does it matter?

It is a gate in the 2 roles marked Required below.

Typical entry: Medical degree and national registration.

Stages and topics

  1. Medical degree: Clinical medicine, Placements, Foundation training
  2. Specialist training: Sport and exercise medicine, Pitch-side trauma, Concussion management

Outlines are simplified. Confirm the current structure, eligibility and fees with the awarding body.

Sectors it supports

Careers that list it, by how much it matters

Required

Recognition by region

RegionRecognition
United KingdomStrong
SpainStrong
GermanyStrong
ItalyStrong
FranceStrong
United States & CanadaStrong
BrazilStrong
Saudi Arabia & the GulfStrong
IndiaStrong
Nigeria & West AfricaStrong

Recognition ratings are a general guide. Employers and regulators set their own requirements.