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Sportin' Medicine Doc
Arrr, matey! In the world of sportin' medicine, ye be findin' a treasure trove of opportunities fer those who be keen on helpin' scallywags recover from their injuries and keepin' 'em fit fer the high seas of competition. With the rise of health and fitness among landlubbers, the demand fer sportin' medicine docs be growin' like a ship's sails in a storm!
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Curious about being a sportin' medicine doc? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
As a sportin' medicine doc, ye be diagnosin' and treatin' injuries fer athletes and landlubbers alike. Ye'll be creatin' custom trainin' plans and takin' preventive measures to keep 'em shipshape. Collaboratin' with sports teams and fitness centres be part of yer daily plunder, makin' the job as excitin' as a treasure hunt!
1Conductin' sportin' medical evaluations
2Developin' rehabilitation programs
3Advisin' athletes on nutrition and fitness
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Sportin' Doc
₤45,000
Medical Degree
As a junior sportin' doc, ye'll start yer journey in a clinic or with a sports team, learnin' from seasoned sea dogs.
02
Building up
Mid-Level Sportin' Doc
₤65,000
Experience in sportin' medicine
In this phase, ye'll take on more responsibility and lead yer own treatment programs fer athletes.
03
At the top
Senior Sportin' Doc
₤90,000
Specialist in sportin' medicine
As a senior sportin' doc, ye be a sought-after expert, often involved in research and developin' new treatment methods.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
Sports turf operative
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Level 2 · GCSE level1.5 yrs
Advanced sports turf technician
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Level 3 · A-level2 yrs
Community sport and health officer
Health and science
Level 3 · A-level1.3 yrs
Sporting excellence professional
Health and science
Level 3 · A-level1.5 yrs
Sports coach
Health and science
Level 4 · Higher1.5 yrs
Organisations in this field
Nuffield Health
A leadin' healthcare charity in the UK.
Bupa
Health insurance and care services.
How to get in - your routes
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