We are an increasingly diverse Faculty. We work in different areas, in different specialties and different disciplines. This means there are many opportunities to contribute to both our work and the overall goal to improve the health of the nation through physical activity.
Current Opportunities
As a Member of FSEM, we provide you with the opportunity to join one of our committee or working groups, each of which involve driving forward specific objectives within the specialty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Below is a list of the roles currently available to members at the Faculty.
The next question writing and standard setting event for our Diploma in Exercise Medicine takes place online on 16th September and we are looking to invite those who have recently passed our Diploma in Exercise Medicine and are currently members of the Faculty.
CPD points are awarded for these events, and we also provide CPD in question writing and standard setting via online resources to all future examiners ahead of question writing and standard setting events.
Those who are interested in becoming examiners for our diploma examination can contact exams@fsem.ac.uk and we will provide further details.
The next question writing and standard setting event for our Part 1 exam takes place in Birmingham on 24 and 25 September (volunteers can attend either one, or both days), and we are also looking to bring on board those who have recently passed our Membership exams (1 & 2) and are currently members of the Faculty.
CPD points are awarded for these events, and we also provide CPD in question writing and standard setting via online resources to all future examiners ahead of question writing and standard setting events.
Those who are interested in becoming examiners for our Part 1 examination can contact exams@fsem.ac.uk and we will provide further details.
The Faculty are searching for a new committee members to join the recently formed Exercise Medicine Committee. The overarching objective of the Exercise Medicine Committee is to make exercise medicine/physical activity a core part of everyday healthcare and develop ways in which to embed this. As a member of the committee, you will support this objective.
Please reach out to l.anning@fsem.ac.uk if you have any further questions around the role.
Please apply by Friday 13 September
Range of Opportunities
There are a wide range of opportunities that arise at the Faculty, spanning a number of different areas within Sport and Exercise Medicine. These roles provide opportunities for personal and professional development, and provide a platform to make a positive impact within the SEM specialty and the Faculty.
FSEM Committees
As a Member of FSEM, we provide you with the opportunity to join one of our committee groups, each of which involve driving forward specific objectives within the specialty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
If you are interested in joining a specific committee but do not see any opportunities listed, please reach out to membership@fsem.ac.uk to signify your interest.
Specific Working Groups
For specific project-based work, the Faculty often create working groups, either separately or as a sub-committee.
Moving Medicine
Our Moving Medicine team have developed a wide range of resources to support healthcare professionals and people living with long term conditions. As we develop and grow this initiative, the opportunities available to get involved will be advertised in the monthly newsletter and within your member portal.
Council
The Faculty Council members are elected for a period of four years. They include Members, Fellows and representatives from other faculties, colleges or organisations who play an active role in Committees, Working Parties and regular meetings.