Clinical Specialist Fellowship Programme

Aspetar Clinical Specialist Fellowship Programme

Aspetar offers Clinical Specialist Fellowships for qualified medical specialists in Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Cardiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology. This program provides an opportunity to aspiring specialist physicians from all over the world to work with and learn from Aspetar’s internationally renowned sports medicine experts.

Sports medicine is a rapidly evolving, rich, and rewarding multidisciplinary specialty which involves the care of athletes and active individuals. The Sports Physician provides a comprehensive service, from initial patient contact to formulating individual recommendations for sports and exercise participation, for those with injuries and medical conditions whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Aspetar’s Sports Medicine fellowship program was established in 2012; we have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and a large multidisciplinary team providing a unique opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Fellow in Sports Medicine to gain further clinical experience. The Fellow will develop a comprehensive range of sports medicine clinical skills, being exposed to a variety of athletes from different sporting codes, disciplines, ages, levels of participation, gender, and ethnicity.

Working in a multidisciplinary and unique multicultural environment, the Clinical Specialist Fellowship program includes educational and research opportunities as well as ongoing clinical mentorship to support well-rounded clinicians and future leaders in the field of sports medicine


Do you want to apply?

Applicants must have completed formal sports medicine specialist training and be eligible to become licensed to practice sports medicine in Qatar.

Aspetar’s Clinical Specialist Fellowship (Orthopaedic Surgery) programme provides the unique opportunity for fellows to work closely with a group of world-class Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians, and other sports medicine experts providing integrated athlete clinical care.

Aspetar’s Clinical Specialist Fellowship (Orthopaedic Surgery) programme is not a mere educational experience; it is a highly individual mentorship programme that creates life-long professional friendships. This programme provides fellows with a strong foundation to become world-renowned surgeons as part of the Aspetar clinical family.   The Aspetar Clinical Specialist Fellowship (Orthopaedic Surgery) is a comprehensive and very well structured one-year programme, providing a well-rounded approach to post-residency clinical training. The Aspetar faculty members are all highly qualified, skilled, and experienced consultants in their respective clinical specialties.

The core clinical training focusses on surgical and clinical skills. In combination with out-patient clinics, fellows also work in the operating theatre where they learn different surgical techniques. The operative experience involves surgeries on different joints, including shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, ankle, knee, and groin.    Aspetar’s Clinical Specialist Fellows will also be involved in providing medical care to many domestic and international sports events that Qatar is hosting.

Fellows have the opportunity to contribute to Aspetar’s clinical education programmes, including many accredited Continuing Professional Development / Continuing Medical Education activities (journal clubs, case presentations, Aspetar Tuesday Lecture Series and Aspetar’s Wednesday Webinar Series).

Aspetar’s Clinical Specialist Fellowship programmes prioritise research; we ensure appropriate support and mentorship to publish in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to dedicated lectures and tutorials on different topics, we also provide fellows with hands-on surgical skills training through Aspetar’s Surgical Skills Laboratory.


Do you want to apply?

Applicants must be recently qualified Orthopaedic Surgery specialists with one to two years’ experience in orthopaedic surgery, board-certified or board eligible, and eligible to become licensed to practice Orthopaedic Surgery in Qatar.

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Click here for Aspetar Orthopaedic Sports Fellowship Programme Handbook 

Similar to Sport and Exercise Medicine, Sports Cardiology is a rapidly evolving, rich, and rewarding subspecialty in cardiology which involves the cardiovascular care of athletes and active individuals.

The Sports Cardiologist provides a comprehensive service, from initial patient contact to formulating individual recommendations for sports and exercise participation, regular follow-up consultations for athletes and active individuals with cardiovascular conditions, and the development & implementation of cardiac emergency action plans in sport to prevent sudden cardiac death.

Aspetar’s Sports Cardiology program was established in 2008; we have more than 12 years’ experience, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment providing a unique opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Fellow in Sports Cardiology to gain further clinical experience. Fellows develop a comprehensive range of sports cardiology clinical skills, only possible through being exposed to a variety of athletes from different sporting codes, disciplines, ages, levels of participation, gender, and ethnicity.

Working in a multidisciplinary and unique multicultural environment, the Clinical Specialist Fellowship program includes educational and research opportunities as well as ongoing clinical mentorship to support well-rounded clinicians and future leaders in the field of sports cardiology.

Sports Imaging is a vibrant and exciting subspecialty in musculoskeletal radiology which involves the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries in amateur and professional athletes. The Sports Radiologist works closely with orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and physiotherapists to make the appropriate diagnosis, assess the extent, and help to determine the prognosis, of a sports related injury, which is crucial in guiding management.

 

Aspetar’s Sports Imaging department is a state-of-the art facility providing a unique opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Fellow in Sports Imaging to gain further clinical experience. The Fellow will develop a comprehensive range of sports imaging skills, only possible through being exposed to a variety of athletes from different sporting disciplines, ages, levels of participation, gender, and ethnicity.  

 

Working in a multidisciplinary and unique multicultural environment, the Clinical Specialist Fellowship Programme includes educational and research opportunities as well as ongoing clinical mentorship to support well-rounded radiologists and future leaders in the field of Sports Imaging.

 

Do you want to apply? 

 

Applicants must be board-certified radiology specialists, and eligible to become licensed to practice radiology in Qatar. He/she must be familiar with the role of each imaging modality in the diagnosis and prognosis of a sports injury, with biomechanics, pathophysiology, and treatment options for the patients. He/she must also be skilled in performing image-guided injections in athletes.

What do our Fellowship alumni say?

Dr Rafael Geiss Santos (Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician) – Brazil says:

My experience in the Sports Medicine fellowship was amazing. Great learning opportunity including most of the Sports Medicine field, where I got the chance to share, discuss, and improve with an extremely top-level team in a multidisciplinary and international environment. I definite recommend it for upcoming fellows.

Dr Louis Lima (Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician) from Portugal says: 

World reference Centre in every field related to Sports Medicine. My expectations regarding the fellowship were high and were exceeded by far!
The opportunity to have one to one discussions with top experts in the several fields of medical sport sciences (Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Physiology, Podology, Nutrition, Physiotherapy and others) with both a strong clinical and scientific background was a major factor in the fellowship.
I would like to thank the entire Sports Medicine Department for the way I was welcomed and immediately integrated in the team as well as for the total willingness. Making this fellowship really stand up to its name.
 The Sports Medicine Department really put an effort to constructively criticize my clinical and scientific skills and thus allowing me to improve. 

 Dr Pieter Volcke (Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) from Belgium says: 

Aspetar gave me the unique opportunity to get in 6 months maximally exposed to excellent international sports medicine teaching from known leaders all over the world. I enjoyed the combination of clinical practice with the possibility to get time for study and research to develop my skills and knowledge. Aspetar gave me a huge learning opportunity and definitely a step up in my sports medicine career. And last but most important, friends for life

 Dr Frantzeska Zampeli ( Clinical Specialist Fellow 2021-2022) from Greece says:

The year I spent in Orthopaedic Sports fellowship at the Surgery Department of Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was one of the best and most rewarding years of my training.
In both the clinic and the operating theater, I was able to work with experts in sports surgery. The surgical experience was exceptional as each physician with whom I worked at the surgery department is a leader in his/her fields: arthroscopy, knee surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery, groin pain surgery. Every surgeon has a unique philosophy and all together act as a team. Clinic was a great learning experience on how to formulate an appropriate treatment plan from the diagnosis to final treatment. At the same time I was able to get involved with research, discuss and exchange ideas for innovative projects, establish research protocols and investigate important clinical questions. The weekly educational conferences and preoperative meetings were valuable. The online educational activities, journal clubs, the cadaveric courses and the international conferences allow the fellows to maximize their education. In the Sports Surgery Training Center, the cadaveric laboratory of Aspetar, we had the opportunity to practice new techniques and equipment.
Everyone at Aspetar from the physicians to the support staff work as a team with the goal of excellent patient care and the safe return to sports of athletes. Going to work every day at Aspetar was truly pleasant because of this great community of people: the whole Aspetar staff, our unique surgeons, and my co-fellows that finally became friends for a lifetime!
I will be forever grateful for my time at the Surgery Department of Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital as it was a truly thorough training and educational experience with wonderful people.

Dr. Theodorakys Marin ( Clinical Specialist Fellow -Orthopaedic Surgery 2021-2022 ) from Venezuela says:

The Aspetar sports orthopaedics fellowship is a unique experience!

With a philosophy of all-in-one athlete care in the middle east, this program allows you to experience an incredible repertoire of conservative approaches and surgical techniques for treating sports-related injuries in professional athletes from all disciplines and countries. It offers academic development, clinical and surgical training with cutting-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary approach covering the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, groin, knee, and foot and ankle surgery.

Fellows can progress with a well-structured program with many research opportunities while cultivating personal career-specific goals. The warm city of Doha, its people, and its many attractions welcome you to enjoy this exciting educational experience.