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Podiatric Sports Medicine
The programme is for qualified podiatrists with clinical experience and an interest in sports medicine. It is based on the philosophy that total care for the athlete requires personal skill/expertise and a multidisciplinary approach underpinned by evidence-bas…
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The programme is for qualified podiatrists with clinical experience and an interest in sports medicine. It is based on the philosophy that total care for the athlete requires personal skill/expertise and a multidisciplinary approach underpinned by evidence-based medicine. It should appeal to those who want to enhance their clinical knowledge and expertise. Podiatrists who apply to the PSM programme are eligible to apply for the Phillip Vasyli Prize Award. More info: Phillip Vasyli Award This course will: - Provide a sound clinical base in Podiatric Sports Medicine on which to build future clinical - Facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific basis which underlies the clinical practice of Podiatric Sports Medicine - Equip students with the key skills required to critically analyse the literature and provide evidence-based interventions. - Provide indemnity for steroid injections to all successful candidates through the College of — (London). - Result in Affiliation (PGCert), Associate Membership (PGDip) and Membership (MSc) of — College of — & Surgeons (Glasgow) What you'll study The Podiatric Sports Medicine (PSM) programme covers detailed assessment, examination and management of sports injuries of the lower limb - especially foot, ankle and lower leg - with imaging in sports medicine to assist in supporting clinical diagnosis. The PSM programme offers a modular structure with an innovative practical component involving clinical shadowing and mentoring. Students will be exposed to unique clinical learning opportunities, such as the monthly interdisciplinary combined clinic, that will challenge and sharpen diagnostic skills. An interactive and supportive clinician-student relationship will be a feature of clinics in the postgraduate programme. Lectures are delivered by national experts; from cutting-edge basic scientists to podiatrists, podiatric surgeons, physiotherapists, doctors and other health professionals working with world-class athletes, who have an international presence in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Our staff work closely with students to nurture potential research interests and to develop clinical ability in Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Getting in
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2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Podiatry or Podiatric Medicine. Applicants must be registered with Health Care Professions Council or equivalent regulatory body for overseas students and have at least one year of clinical experience.
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