Dr Andrew Shafik – Working as a Doctor in English Football

The second Injury Rehab Network event in April 2024 with BASRaT is taking place on 29th April with a presentation from Dr Andrew Shafik. Andrew will discuss the role of a club doctor in elite football. Taking place online on Monday, 29th April 2024, from 7 pm – 8 pm. Read the post event blog and watch the recording.

Dr Andrew Shafik, Club Doctor Crystal Palace FC

Andrew was educated at the University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a Medical degree and Sport & Exercise Science degree.

He also pursued further studies, achieving a distinction in an MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Leeds, where he was awarded the Sport & Exercise Medicine prize for 2020/2021. He also holds a Diploma in MSK Medicine and is a Member of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

He went on to work in football at Gateshead FC and Newcastle United FC Academy before moving down south and working as Lead Academy Doctor at Millwall FC and as a doctor at Chelsea FC. He has previously worked with Aberdeen FC academy as well as in athletics, golf, rugby and basketball. Andrew is now currently a Club Doctor at Crystal Palace FC and is studying a PgCert in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.

Andrew has a special interest in football medicine and performance education with roles as Senior Editor and Podcast Lead at the FMPA, Assistant Secretary at the FA Medical Society and a Professional Development Advisor/Teaching Fellow at the University of Bath’s MSc in Football Medicine in partnership with FIFA.

Andrew’s presentation, “Working as a Doctor in English Football” will discuss the role of a club doctor in elite football.

Post event blog and recording

• Date – Monday 29th April 2024
• Time – 7 pm – 8 pm
• Cost – Free
• Location – Online (Zoom)
• Read the post event blog and watch the recording

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network, in partnership with BASRaT, will take place online on Monday, 29th April 2024, from 7 pm – 8 pm. Anyone professionally involved with or studying sports medicine, performance and rehabilitation from injury is welcome to attend.

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