Medical programme

The FIA Institute’s Medical Programme aims to advance the development of medical personnel in motor sport and support the introduction of new medical techniques and technologies.

To achieve these goals, the FIA Institute has established the FIA Institute Medical Faculty, a network of leading medical experts involved in motor sport. The Medical Faculty works closely with the FIA Institute’s other experts to develop a series of world-class educational resources and research initiatives.

In 2009, the main focus of the Medical Programme is to promote best practice for medical personnel involved in all disciplines of motor sport. This will be achieved with the development of training and education infrastructure, and will include the development of publications, a competency framework, and a ‘train the trainer’ programme.

One of the first publications to be released will be Motor Sport Medicine, a comprehensive and in depth guide on every major aspect of medicine in motor sport. The book, published later this year, includes detailed explanations of medical techniques specific to the motor sport environment.

In support of increasing the number of medical personnel actively involved in motor sport, a membership programme for both organisations and individuals will be established. Individual membership to the Medical Programme will be available towards spring 2010.

The Medical Programme will also involve the dissemination of anti-doping information. In 2010, an updated anti-doping guide will be rolled-out and made available to drivers. The guide will contain all the information a driver needs to know about anti-doping in motor sport.

The FIA Institute Medical Faculty will form the nucleus of a research group which will conduct research in support of developing new medical motor sport techniques and technologies. This will be carried out as part of the Medical Programme and will be in support of the FIA Medical Commission. This activity is set to commence in 2010.