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How to Get Into Sport and Exercise Medicine as a Medical Student

What you can do as a medical student to explore sport and exercise medicine as a career.

Sideline Stories: A Guide to Sports Medicine Electives (Part 2)

Three more elective experiences: Aspetar Hospital in Doha, a Premier League academy medical team, and elite team medicine in Sydney with NRL and AFL organisations.

A Guide to Sports Medicine Electives (Part 1)

First-hand accounts of SEM electives in Australia, New Zealand and via the FIFA Medical Diploma — practical tips on applying early, staying persistent, and making the most of your placement.

Summer 2026 Newsletter

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