FAQ

What is the difference between a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician and a Sports Doctor?

The term ‘Sports Doctor’ does not have a strictly defined meaning.  A Sports Doctor is a medical doctor who has an interest in Sport and Exercise Medicine, but has not trained through the Australasian College of Sports Physicians.  A Sports Doctor is not a medical specialist.  A Sports Doctor may have done some training in Sport and Exercise Medicine ranging from a small amount to a considerable amount.  On occasions a Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar or Sport and Exercise Physician will call themselves a sports doctor as it is a term easily recognized by the community.

A Sport and Exercise Physician (previously known as a Sports Physician) is a specialist doctor who has completed all of the training requirements of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians.  These include:

  • 3 years of work as a general doctor before starting the Sport and Exercise Medicine training program
  • Satisfactory completion of the Part 1 entry exam
  • Satisfactory entry interview
  • At least 4 years of full time training in Sport and Exercise Medicine supervised by fully qualified Sport and Exercise Physicians
  • Complete academic modules in bio-mechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, pharmacology and research, and pass the corresponding exams
  • Work as team doctor for a high level contact sport team
  • Medical coverage of a number of sporting events in a variety of sports
  • Completion of an Early Management of Severe Trauma / Sporting Trauma Course
  • Satisfactory completion of the Part 2 exit exam
  • Research portfolio or primary author of a prospective research project accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal
  • Present at a national or international sports medicine conference

What is the difference between a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician and a Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar?

A Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar is a doctor undergoing specialty training in Sport and Exercise Medicine through the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, who has yet to complete every aspect of the training program.  A Senior Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar has completed at least 4 years training in Sport and Exercise Medicine, has passed the Part 2 exit exams, but has the research or other small component of training to complete.

Is parking available at the clinic?

Free parking is easily available.

Do you treat Workcover and transport accident patients?

Yes.