Life Stories... With Dr Jim Kerss

Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medical care overseas at UCI World tour races, including the Tour de France (2021, 2023), Giro d’Italia (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Vuelta a Espana (2023).  Jim's previous positions include the Chief Medical Officer role at England Netball from 2016-2022, British Para-Swimming and England Squash. He has also worked as a team doctor in Premiership football and professional rugby league. Mentorship is a significant aspect of Dr. Kerss's career. He has played a crucial role in guiding and mentoring the upcoming generation of sports medicine professionals. Dr. Kerss firmly believes in the importance of effective communication, ensuring that athletes and their support teams share a common understanding, which has been a cornerstone of his approach to patient care.