Insights
Notes from the field
Articles, opinions, and practical guidance on UK musculoskeletal and sports & exercise medicine.
- Members only
28 June 2026
How to volunteer as a doctor at the London Marathon
A first-hand account of volunteering as a marathon doctor with London Marathon Events, from exertional heat illness protocols to the chaos of mile 23.
Dr Isa Waheed 14 June 2026
Why I want to become a sport and exercise medicine doctor
A foundation doctor shares the personal experiences and international encounters that shaped his ambition to pursue sport and exercise medicine.
Dr Muhammad Umer7 June 2026
How to build a competitive portfolio for SEM ST3 training
A practical guide to the PHST scoring framework for SEM ST3 applications, with domain-by-domain strategies for maximising your self-assessment score.
Dr Isa Waheed- Members only
25 May 2026
How much do football doctors earn in the UK?
Real salary figures for football doctors across the English pyramid, from casual non-league matchday cover to Head of Sports Medicine in the Premier League.
Dr Isa Waheed 17 May 2026
How to become a sport and exercise medicine doctor in the UK
A practical guide to becoming an SEM doctor in the UK, covering specialty training, GP routes, FSEM diplomas, and what the job actually involves.
Dr Isa Waheed4 May 2026
What UK clinicians get wrong about Achilles tendinopathy
A senior view of the five mistakes UK clinicians most commonly make when managing Achilles tendinopathy in primary care, and what good practice looks like.
Dr Isa Waheed4 May 2026
How I passed the FSEM Diploma in MSK Medicine
An honest account of how I prepared for and passed the FSEM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine, and what I would do differently next time around.
Dr Isa Waheed