Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medical care overseas at UCI World tour races, including the Tour de France (2021, 2023), Giro d’Italia (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Vuelta a Espana (2023). 

Jim's previous positions include the Chief Medical Officer role at England Netball from 2016-2022, British Para-Swimming and England Squash. He has also worked as a team doctor in Premiership football and professional rugby league.

Dr. Jamie Kearns is originally from Dublin. He qualified from UCD in 2006 with an honours degree as well as a BMedSci. He went on to complete basic specialist training in medicine in Galway and completed an MRCPI in 2009. As part of his BST he undertook a six month visiting rotation in the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He subsequently completed a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from NUI Galway in 2011, graduating with a 1st Class Honours.

Dr. Kearns proceeded to vocational training in general practice and was awarded MICGP in 2013. Having worked in full time General Practice with a specialist interest in sports and orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Kearns began specialist training in Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2021 and completed his training in 2023. During his specialist training he undertook post graduate training in Medical Ultrasound in AECC University College, Bournemouth. He has also been awarded membership to the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK.

Since 2018, Dr. Kearns has been the Head of Medical for Munster Rugby. He has worked as team doctor for Connacht Rugby and the Ireland Men’s senior rugby team as well as the independent match day doctor for senior internationals, including the upcoming 6 nations. Dr. Kearns also has experience working with the FAI joining the Ireland Women’s senior team in 2012 and working with the U19's Mens team thereafter.

He was awarded FFSEM (Irl) in 2017 and was elected to the Board of the FSEM in 2018. He was PCS manager until his entry onto the Specialist Training Scheme and still sits on the subcommittee for Fellowship and Membership. He is also undertaking research in collaboration with University of Limerick into blood biomarkers in concussion within elite level rugby. He has a number of publications in this area and neurology.

Andrea is the managing director at Isokinetic Medical Group UK, FIFA Centre of Excellence specialised in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.

Before joining Isokinetic, Andrea had a long career in Media and Entertainment. Most recently he held the position of VP

Andrea is very keen runner and can be found racing triathlons around the country.

John was the Director of Defence Rehabilitation for the UK Armed Forces for 10 years, responsible for the planning and delivery of rehabilitation services including musculoskeletal, neurological and trauma rehabilitation. He has been an active member of the FSEM (UK) Council and held the position of Vice President of the Faculty. He is currently working as a Medical Director at Pure Sports Medicine London. His clinical interests include bone health, sport and exercise medicine, exercise-based rehabilitation, rheumatology, and sero-negative arthritis.
He has developed a complex trauma rehabilitation service for the battle casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan, that achieved a world-class reputation. Dr Etherington is the President of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and was awarded the CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing cricket, reading particularly military and English history, theatre, music and family life.

Frank Benedetto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a seasoned entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionise healthcare. His journey in physical therapy began after a life-altering injury in high school, inspiring him to pursue a career in the field.

With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a DPT, Frank possesses a unique understanding of the mind-body connection in healthcare. He is the founder of the Honey Badger Project, where he leverages technology and psychology to improve patient care.

Frank is a passionate advocate for incorporating positive and behavioural psychology into healthcare, prioritizing patient-centred, holistic approaches. His vision is reshaping the industry, and his impact is felt through his innovative ventures and dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Andy played professional rugby for 15 years, including stints with Harlequins, Bristol and England U21’s.

Alongside playing rugby, Andy was a Personal trainer and completed his degree and accreditation to become an accredited Strength and Conditioning coach. Following his rugby career he ran the Strength and Conditioning department at a semi-professional rugby club, leading him to become the Head of Strength and Conditioning at London's premier physio clinic, Pure Sports Medicine. During his time at Pure Sports Medicine, he focused on injury rehabilitation and prevention, alongside helping athletes and clients improve their performance. 
Through his experience in the fitness industry, Andy has been there, done it and seen it all. He now has a deep understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and what is just industry ‘noise’.
Andy now specialises in helping clients cut through the (mis)information when it comes to strength training, race preparation and injury rehabilitation. He allows clients to perform at their absolute peak using precise preparation and planning, and optimising training around their busy schedules. 

Tony Gavin is a podiatrist who graduated from The University of Huddersfield. He has spent all of his podiatry career in private practice and is passionate about using business to assist in the development of the profession and raise the profile of foot health in the UK.

Tony founded a successful multi-disciplinary practice in Stalybridge in 2008, which employs podiatrists and physiotherapists. In 2015 he founded Osgo, a membership organisation that helps podiatrists in private practice. The membership is now in its thousands and has seen huge changes in how podiatry is being promoted and delivered in the private sector. His vision for a large and inclusive conference in the industry has been realised through the formation of The Foot and Ankle Show.

Tony has additional roles with the distribution of medical products and acts as a non exec director to various projects in the health technology sector.

Amit Pannu joined Derby County's medical department in the summer of 2017 from Blackburn Rovers to take up the position of Club Doctor.

Dr Pannu, a graduate of the University of Leeds in Medicine, previously worked as the England First Team Physician at The Rugby Football League before becoming the Chief Medical Officer at Huddersfield Giants RLFC.
He joined Blackburn Rovers in 2014 as Club Doctor before becoming their Head of Sports Medicine prior to linking up with Derby.

Following a undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science with first class honours, Woody spent time working in the field of strength and conditioning before undertaking a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in 2012. Since graduating, Woody has worked full time in professional sport, including lead positions in Super League rugby. Woody regularly rehabilitates and conditions professional athletes and world champions from sports including MMA, football, rugby, muay thai, motorsports, basketball, taekwondo, sprinting, triathlon, squash.

In 2017 Woody enrolled in and completed a Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine with distinction. During this time, he added the practice of injection therapy to his skillset. 

Dr Jonathan Hanson is a Sports Medicine Consultant with a background in emergency medicine. He worked as an emergency care advisor to the FA and worked on head injury systems and immediate care to the Mens team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Jonathan wrote the FA Area course which preceded the current ATMIF course.Jonathan is currently team doctor at Glasgow Warriors Rugby and has extensive experience of working at the Beijing olympics and with the Scottish Rugby Union.