Lessons learnt: Return to professional sport during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr Imtiaz Ahmad is Head of Medical Services at QPR FC having joined the Club in 2016. He has previously worked at Tottenham Hotspur FC, Millwall FC and The FA. He is Co-Chairman of The FA Medical Society (SE), works at Lord's for the MCC and is one of the Medical Advisers to the Pakistan Cricket Team. He trained at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital and is the Lead Doctor for their injection clinic. He has interests in musculoskeletal ultrasound, communication and mental health in football.

Pippa is a sport and exercise physician who currently combines her governance role with the Football Association with being Chief Medical Officer for British Equestrian. She is also part of the Fortius group in London. She has worked in sports medicine for a number of years including work with the English Institute of Sport, British Gymnastics and at several major sporting events. She was chief medical officer for the England Women’s football teams for several years before returning to the Football Association in this current role.

Vicann is the Lead Doctor at London Irish, having been involved at the club since 2016.He also is a Consultant Doctor at the Football Association, working with various England men’s development teams. He has previously been lead doctor at Millwall FC and London Broncos RL and has experience with working across a variety of different sports at both amateur and professional levels. Alongside his work in professional, Vicann works in Musculoskeletal clinics in the NHS and the military in London and Buckinghamshire.