Medical registration · Medical schools and medical regulators
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
- Medical degree: Clinical medicine, Placements, Foundation training
- 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
| Region | Recognition |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Strong |
| Spain | Strong |
| Germany | Strong |
| Italy | Strong |
| France | Strong |
| United States & Canada | Strong |
| Brazil | Strong |
| Saudi Arabia & the Gulf | Strong |
| India | Strong |
| Nigeria & West Africa | Strong |
Recognition ratings are a general guide. Employers and regulators set their own requirements.