Aspetar—a world-leading sport and orthopaedic hospital—is committed to supporting undergraduate education by providing high-quality learning opportunities for students interested in sports medicine and related disciplines. Through structured exposure in a vibrant sports medicine environment, students will gain insight into multidisciplinary athlete care, including sports medicine, orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation, radiology, and sport science.

Delivered in alignment with formal agreements established with partner universities, our undergraduate programme is designed to complement academic curricula by offering observational learning, case-based discussions, and opportunities to engage with experienced clinicians and allied health professionals. This experience enables students to better understand the integration of evidence-based practice in the care of athletes.

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
Medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) perform formal sports medicine rotations at Aspetar; Aspetar currently has 13 WCM-Q adjunct faculty members. 

Qatar University Health Cluster
Aspetar collaborates with QU Health Cluster on many education initiatives including student teaching, workshops, and conferences.

The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
Aspetar provides opportunities for allied health students to obtain clinical training and practical experience.

Aspetar offers clinical attachments for undergraduate and graduate students seeking observational experience in a specialised sports medicine setting.

Informal Clinical Attachment
A supervised opportunity for a designated period, allowing the student to observe departmental professional services. This is an informal and personal request from applicants who are not necessarily affiliated with an institution.
Duration: Maximum of 1 week per department/specialty.

Formal Clinical Attachment
A supervised learning opportunity for a designated period, enabling the student to develop knowledge and practical experience related to professional services. This is a formal, assessed component of a student’s degree requirements from an affiliated institution.
Duration: Maximum of 4 weeks per department/specialty.

Placements are subject to availability and institutional capacity. Students interested in applying for a clinical attachment are required to complete an online application form using this link. Applications are reviewed (usually at least 6 months prior to the attachment), and eligible candidates will be contacted with further details.

Medical Specialists in training

Aspetar provides formal sports medicine and surgery rotations to Orthopaedic Surgery and Family Medicine Residents, as well as Rheumatology Fellows from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).