Dr Sam Harkin

Sam is a fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP). He holds a Diploma in Sports Medicine from the International Olympic Committee, and current research interests include the clinical assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function. He presents regularly on topics including the clinical management of concussion; interventions for osteoarthritis and bone stress injuries. Sam is the AFL club doctor for the Collingwood Football Club. He has previously served as the AFLW club doctor and VFL doctor at Collingwood. His other elite sporting experience includes work with British Athletics, the Young Matildas, Australian Open Tennis, FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), and A-League match day coverage amongst others. Originally from Bendigo, Sam’s early career saw him qualify in Podiatry with honours and work as a podiatrist between 2009 and 2015. Sam graduated from the ANU in Medicine and Surgery in 2015. He completed his residency at hospitals across Melbourne and country Victoria. Outside of work is a self-described mediocre sportsman, enjoying golf, cricket, football of all codes, and cycling. Sam is dedicated to providing a caring and empathetic environment for his patients, and individually tailoring rehabilitation and interventions plans to achieve the best possible outcome.