Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series Part 1 of a 2 part series on making your post-graduate plans. Read part 1 HERE By Liam West (@Liam_West) Rather than waiting for my specialist training in Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM), I undertook the SEM Masters (MSc) as a Foundation Year One […]
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“Thank-You” to the pioneering clinicians who paved the way for SEM specialist training
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) In 2005, the Department of Health formally recognized Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) as a medical speciality. One year later the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) was born and with it the specialist training program. Since its inception, the program has produced […]
Fighting (Physical) Inactivity (3 important conference dates!): Committee of the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians
By Dr Amir Pakravan Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for mortality in the world and responsible for 6% of deaths globally. Healthcare costs of physical inactivity are immense. Inactive adults spend up to 38% more days in hospital and it is estimated that physical inactivity is the main cause for up to 25% of […]
The FA Medical Masterclass in Disability Football: highlights from the expert presentations
By Liam West (@Liam_West) The first Football Association (@FA) Medical Masterclass in Disability Football meeting at @StGeorgesPark was a resounding success. It showcased both homegrown talents and imported experts; speaker profiles are available here. Dr. Richard Weiler and Dr Osman Ahmed (@osmanhahmed) hosted the day. Summary of key take home messages: Introduction to […]
Introduction to Sports Injuries Management, Royal College of Surgeons: A Course Review
By Thomas Harte An “Introduction to Sports Injuries Management” is a one-day course run by the Royal College of Surgeons (England). It was held on the 5th of December 2013 and cost £150. The Royal College of Surgeons state the aim of the course is to provide “an introductory overview of the diagnosis, predisposing factors, […]
Bizarre breaking news: Government finally releases a strategy for childhood physical activity using it as punishment. Early April fool, ignorant Olympic legacy or plain clueless?
By Richard Weiler, Sam Allardyce, Greg Whyte, Emmanuel Stamatakis This week the UK government Department of Education has released a new strategy to improve school discipline, including the alarming strategy that physical activity should be used as punishment, recommended (on page 8) as running laps around school playing fields (READ FULL STRATEGY HERE). Another defining moment […]
Exercise Medicine In Wales – Gathering momentum in pursuit of an active nation
By Dr Rhodri Martin (@rhodmartin) and Bryn Savill (@BrynSavill) Wales – An inactive nation The physical inactivity pandemic is none more evident than here in Wales. The Welsh Health Survey 2012 reports that 71 percent of the population are not doing at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, on five or more days […]
ECOSEP Student Congress: two weeks away – still time to register!
This student organised Sports and Exercise Medicine conference (Oct 12th-13th) is suitable for all medical students from first to final year. The Sunday examination session, will be of particular interest (and practical use) for final year students. For more information and to register go HERE Stay connected on Facebook HERE […]
From physiotherapist student to [want to be] master: the road to excellence
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine blog series By Kenny Watt My affiliation with the British University and College Sports (BUCS) medical system was initiated as a physiotherapy student, wanting future full time work in sports. Also, thanks to an inspirational lecturer and a meeting at the bi-ennial ACPSEM conference (The 2013 conference is […]
Should trainee sports physician’s always be remunerated to provide medical cover at sports events?
Sport and Exercise Medicine: The UK trainee perspective (A BJSM blog series) By Dr Bhavesh Kumar Background There has been recent debate on appropriate remuneration for the provision of medical services at sports events by junior doctors involved in Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM). This has in part been prompted by a reduction in tariffs […]