Dr Mike Rossiter
MBBS, MSc, FRCP, FFSEM(UK), MRCGP, DRCOG
Consultant in Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Career
- Trained at The Royal Free Hospital (London) qualifying in 1991
- Initially trained in General Practice completing training at The Royal Cornwall Hospitals - appointments including Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, A&E, Rehabilitation
- GP Partner at The Castle Practice, Wiltshire 1995-2015
- Diploma in SEM Sport & Exercise Medicine 1999 from University of Bath
- MSc in Sports Medicine 2002 from University of Bath
- Founding Fellow of The Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine 2006
- Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2009 - 2021
Qualifications
- MB BS - 1991
- DRCOG - 1994
(Diploma of Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) - MRCGP - 1995
(Member of Royal College of General Practitioners) - Diploma SEM - 1999
- MSc in SEM - 2003
- FFSEM (UK) - 2006
(Fellow of the Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine) - FRCP - 2020
(Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians)
Current Appointments
- Clinical Lead, The Candover Clinic in Basingstoke
- Chair of the SEM committee for the Royal College of Physicians
- Clinical Lead Premiership Rugby
- Match Day Doctor for RFU at Twickenham covering immediate care and concussive events for all International, Representative, Club, County and Schools and 7s matches hosted there
- Independent match reviewer of concussive events in all Premiership, European and International games
- Tutor for RFU Pitchside course
- Member of UK Anti-Doping TUE Medical Committee
- Chief Medical Officer Team England Commonwealth Games
Previous Sport & Exercise Medicine Appointments
- Sports Physician at the Regional Rehabilitation Unit in Bulford, Wiltshire (2003-2005) for MoD - assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of exercise related problems within the armed forces, working closely with Headley Court
- Sports Physician for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) at Bisham Abbey, 2004-2013. The EIS is responsible for the care of elite athletes (disabled and able-bodied) at elite and Olympic level. Sports include GB Hockey, Rowing, Canoeing, Synchronised swimming and athletes from other sports such as Women's cricket and Rugby.
- Sports Physician Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon 2007-2012
- Sports Physician BUPA Wellness, Reading from 2011-2014
- Club Doctor and Medical Lead at London Irish Rugby from 2004-2012
- Team Doctor for England and GB Hockey from 2001 and Chief Medical Officer from 2004-2017, responsible for co-ordinating medical care and policy for the men's and women's programmes from Senior to U16 level
- National Governing Body Doctor for GB Synchronised swimming from 2007-2013
- Club Doctor at Southampton Football Club 2005-2008
- Vice-Chair of Appraisal Committee, Examiner, Council Member & Regional representative (South West) for Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Clinical Lead in Sport and Musculoskeletal Medicine Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2009-2021
- Vice President Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK 2018-2021
Major Sporting Events
- Travelled globally with Hockey, Rugby, Team England and Team GB
- 4 Hockey World Cups, 4 European Cups and 4 Champions Trophies
- Team Doctor for England Hockey at 2006, 2010 Commonwealth Games and GB Hockey at 2008, 2012 & 2016 Olympic Games (incl. Team Doctor For Gold Medal Women’s Team Rio 2016)
- HQ Doctor at 2014 Commonwealth Games for Team England
- Chief Medical Officer for Team England 2017 and 2023 Junior Commonwealth and 2018 and 2022 Senior Commonwealth Games
- Doctor for The Oval at World T20 Cricket World Cup 2010
- Independent Match Doctor for Rugby World Cup 2015 (10 matches, including World Cup Final)
- Chief Medical Officer Team GB - European Games: Minsk, Belarus 2019
- Deputy Chief Medical Officer Team GB – Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020
- Medical Team for England Rugby 2023
Teaching
- Senior Lecturer in SEM University of Bath 2005-2012, Part Time Teaching Fellow from 2012
- Examiner for SEM for both University of Bath and Faculty of Sports Medicine
- Tutor for RFU Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport course
- Regular teaching for Wessex & Frimley GP Vocational Training Scheme
- Lectures nationally and internationally
- Regular CPD presentations at Candover Clinic
Organisations
- BASEM (British Association of Sport & Exercsie Medicine)
- FSEM (Faculty of Sport & Exercsie Medicine (UK) )
- RCP (Royal College of Physicians)
Specialist Interests
- All aspects of general SEM and MSK (Musculoskeletal) conditions
- Paediatric SEM and MSK (Musculoskeletal) conditions
- Exercise-related lower leg pain
- Tendon injuries and pain
- Sport related concussion
Specialist Procedures
- Compartment Pressure Testing
- Extra-Corporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Autologous blood, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Hyaluronic acid and steroid injections
- Diagnostic Ultrasound