IOC Advanced Team Physician Course

It is my pleasure to bid you welcome to the ATPC in Doha, Qatar set in stunning surroundings in a beautiful and relaxing venue, and backed up by the excitement, excellence and expertise of Aspetar.

The priority of the IOC Medical Commission is the protection of the health of the athlete. Central to this is the prevention of injury and illness and increasing the standard of medical care for all those taking part in sport. Thus, for the sake of all Olympic and potential Olympic athletes, the IOC strives to support excellence in sport and exercise medicine. This is why the 7th ATPC in Doha is so important.

This is the first ever ATPC in Asia, taking place in the Middle East, at a centre of excellence in sport medicine. This is a perfect place to discuss hot topics in the care of athletes and prevention of injury and illness.

You can also look forward to visiting the Aspetar centre of sport and exercise medicine where you will see first-hand the application of the principles that are discussed during the course.

I am confident that thanks to the hard work of the organising and scientific committees in co-operation with Aspetar, you the delegates will acquire new knowledge and skills to the benefit of all athletes.

Pr. Dr. Ugur Erdener