Editor,—I read the section on sports medicine education in the August issue of the journal with great interest because of the issues raised for all of us involved. It stimulated me to raise two points.Br J Sports Med 2001;35:78

Firstly, although it is desirable for undergraduate medical students to be introduced to sports medicine, it does seem to be an area of practice that seems very appropriate for continuing medical education and for postgraduate qualifications. Although a case can be made out for …