Dr Sean Carmody is a medical doctor working full-time with Chelsea Football Club. He graduated from the Hull York Medical School in 2015, and during his medical studies, he completed an intercalated degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University. Upon completing his foundation years, he went on to do training in General Practice, gaining full membership in August 2020. He has recently finished his Masters in Sporting Directorship at Manchester Metropolitan University. In March 2021, he commenced the postgraduate diploma in musculoskeletal ultrasound at the University of East London.
During his initial clinical years, Sean successfully undertook his Masters in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) at the University of Birmingham. In 2019, he was accepted to the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine having passed the two-part MFSEM exam. Sean has several peer-reviewed publications in the field of football medicine, including papers on mental health, the retired footballer and training load monitoring. Having played international rugby league for Ireland, Sean is passionate about sport and is in the process of finishing his UEFA B coaching licence.
Prior to working at Chelsea FC, Sean spent three seasons working with the first team and Academy at Queens Park Rangers FC. He has also held clinical positions with London GAA (Gaelic Football and Hurling) and the European Tour (Golf). He is Senior Editor for Football Medicine & Performance and Secretary for the Football Association Medical Society (FAMS).