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Medical elective at Sporting CP
A four week placement with the club's medical department in Lisbon in 2027, with applications managed by StudySEM.
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Applications open 14th September
Opportunities
Electives, fellowships and training opportunities in sport and exercise medicine, for students and qualified clinicians.
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Medical students
Visiting Student Electives
UCL Medical School, London
Four to eight weeks in London teaching hospitals, with a sports medicine option.
ucl.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)iBSc Sport and Exercise Medicine
ISEH with UCL Medical School, London
A one year intercalated BSc taught at ISEH, open to external UK students.
ucl.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)Undergraduate Elective Award
BASEM with USEMS, UK wide
Up to 1,000 pounds towards a self-arranged SEM elective, four awards yearly.
basem.co.uk(opens in a new tab)Mentorship scheme
USEMS, UK wide
Mentoring for medical students and foundation doctors by doctors working in SEM.
usems.co.uk(opens in a new tab)Student placements
Sport Medisch Centrum Papendal, Arnhem
Placements for physiotherapy and medical students; apply by email, page in Dutch.
smcp.nl(opens in a new tab)Famulatur for medical students
Schön Klinik München Harlaching, Munich
A Famulatur in sports orthopaedics at a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence; German-language page.
schoen-klinik.de(opens in a new tab)Informal Clinical Attachment
Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha
One week observing a department at a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence; apply early.
aspetar.com(opens in a new tab)Summer Internship
HSS Women's Sports Medicine Center, New York
Eight weeks shadowing the whole team, with a project and a stipend.
hss.edu(opens in a new tab)
Education
Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc
University of Nottingham, Nottingham
Taught masters for doctors and allied health graduates, full or part time.
nottingham.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc
University of Leeds, Leeds
Taught masters for registered doctors, physiotherapists and sports therapists.
courses.leeds.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine
University of Exeter, Exeter
Taught masters for medicine, physiotherapy and sport science graduates.
exeter.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football
The Football Association, England
Pitchside trauma certification for doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics and nurses.
learn.englandfootball.com(opens in a new tab)Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS)
Rugby Football Union, England
Pitchside immediate care for registered healthcare and allied health professionals.
englandrugby.com(opens in a new tab)IOC Diploma in Sports Medicine
International Olympic Committee, Online
Two year distance learning diploma for doctors eligible for professional registration.
sportsoracle.com(opens in a new tab)
Clinicians
Find jobs in sport
UK Sport, UK wide
National board of sport jobs including physiotherapy, medical and performance roles.
uksport.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)Jobs board
Football Medicine and Performance Association, UK wide
Football medicine and performance jobs board; listings need FMPA membership.
fmpa.co.uk(opens in a new tab)Fellowship Programme
Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha
Accredited and clinical fellowships in sports medicine, radiology, cardiology and physiotherapy.
aspetar.com(opens in a new tab)Travelling Fellowship
BASEM, UK wide
Up to 5,000 pounds to study an SEM issue at a centre of excellence.
basem.co.uk(opens in a new tab)Malcolm Read Scholarship
BASEM, UK wide
Up to 1,500 pounds for travel or research; two years' membership needed.
basem.co.uk(opens in a new tab)Academic Visitor Program
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Observerships for doctors and allied health professionals; find an HSS host first.
hss.edu(opens in a new tab)
These programmes are run by the organisations named; apply to them directly. StudySEM has no part in those applications. Listings last reviewed September 2026.