Leading the medical teams at large sporting events in South Africa - a conversation with Dr Darren Green.

Leading the medical teams at large sporting events in South Africa - a conversation with Dr Darren Green.

Author: South African Sports Medicine Association July 17, 2024 Duration: 1:12:00

In today's episode we continue to delve into Event Medicine, specifically the role of the Chief Medical Officer, in the South African context. Drs Christian Schaap and Darren Green discuss the roles, intricacies and challenges that the Chief Medical Officer is faced with at large sporting events.

Dr Green is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician who serves as the Chief Medical Officer at multiple large sporting events like the Rugby Sevens World Championship, Cape Town Marathon and ABSA Cape Epic. He is currently heading the medical team at the World Rugby u/20 World Championship in Cape Town.


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