This is the notice for the 1st meeting of the FA Medical Society for the 2020/21 season in collaboration with ECOSEP on Monday, 28th September 2020 at 18:50 with the programme organised by Co-Chairmen Dr Zafar Iqbal (Crystal Palace FC), Dr Imtiaz Ahmad (QPR FC), Secretary Dr Sean Carmody (Chelsea FC), Assistant Secretaries Dr Andrew Shafik (Millwall FC) and Dr Gautam Menon.

COVID-19: Lessons Learnt from Different Sports

18:50 Introduction

19:00 PROJECT RESTART: THE RETURN OF PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Dr Mark Gillett, Premier League Medical Advisor

19:20 RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

Professor Nick Peirce – Chief Medical Officer, England & Wales Cricket Board

19:40 RETURN TO TENNIS

Dr Jo Larkin – Chief Medical Officer, Lawn Tennis Association

20:00 RETURN TO RUGBY LEAGUE

Dr Gemma Phillips, COVID Medical Officer, Rugby Football League

20:20 RETURN TO NBA BASKETBALL

Dr Daniel Medina, Chief of Athlete Care & Performance, Washington Wizards

20:40 THE FUTURE OF TESTING

Professor James Calder, Chair of DCMS COVID Working Group

**All proceeds from this event will go to NHS Charities Together who are supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.**

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