Best Rugby Medical Minds to Gather at Twickenham
A chance for all doctors in the game, or those interested in getting involved, to expand their knowledge.
Bringing together the best minds and practitioners, particularly in medicine, can have a tremendous impact on player care.
That’s why the Rugby Football Union is running the first-ever Rugby Team Physicians Course at Twickenham Stadium on October 12 and 13 and issuing an invitation to all doctors currently working in rugby, or interested in working in the sport, to be there.
They will join the current England senior men’s team doctor Richard Tingay, the recent Red Roses team doctor Katy Hornby, Scotland’s men’s team doctor, James Robson and Prav Mathema, head of medical for the British & Irish Lions and the Wales medical lead along with a number of the country’s leading rugby medicine specialists.
World-class group sharing expertise
Gathering a world-class group who will share knowledge and challenge each other in open discussions, will says Simon Kemp, the RFU’s Medical Services Director, be a tremendously positively way to reach consensus on the very best way to manage the most common rugby medical problems and share this with all those present.
“We will be covering the stage beyond the immediate pitch side care. Having current rugby team doctors who are working at the highest level, together with a number of external specialists, all sharing knowledge is an exciting prospect. The intention is to make this an annual event to bring the best rugby medical minds together and to share knowledge with the community of team doctors working in rugby at all levels” says Dr Kemp.
Serve players best at whatever level they play
With player welfare an overriding priority this is an ideal way to secure maximum input from doctors who have so many demands on their time.
The chance for doctors working in the game at whatever level, or just starting out on that journey, to be part of this group is a significant opportunity for learning and sharing.
Said England team doctor, Richard Tingay: “The quality of care given to players will determine not only their future rugby career, but also the quality of their lives. This two-day event is a great way to ensure we gather the kind of knowledge that will serve our players best at whatever level they play. I am delighted to have this opportunity to hear from both highly-experienced and new colleagues so that we can learn from each other.”
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