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If you are a qualified, registered health practitioner with a passion for the performing arts, what could be better than becoming a BAPAM practitioner?

The BAPAM Directory of performing arts health practitioners and specialists currently contains more than 200 clinical specialists, GPs and other health practitioners. With your help we can increase the coverage and provide an even more comprehensive service to performers in all disciplines, all over the country.

Pulse magazine published a very inspiring article written by one of BAPAM's volunteer doctors, Bill Tamkin, on 23rd January 2008. Here's a link to the article: 'Why I work as medical advisor to the Hallé Orchestra' - we hope it inspires you, too.

The BMJ Careers Focus published an article about BAPAM on 3rd November 2007. You can read the article on the BMJ website: 'Is there a doctor in the house? Ruth Hansford reviews the role of a charity providing medical support for musicians and artists'.

Here’s what some of our existing health practitioners say about the work they do for BAPAM:

‘The area of Performing Arts Medicine is fascinating. It’s great to have extra time with patients and see them with their instruments. They’re a highly motivated group and always keen to understand their problem. More often than not, they're young and fit – you feel like you can make a difference. In addition, working with colleagues from other disciplines is not only a valuable learning experience, it’s also great fun! Read Dr David Fielding’s story

‘Of course I enjoy the variety of problems our clients consult us for – from considering what in a trombone mouthpiece might cause a skin sensitivity to how to behave if a neighbour in a chorus has a cold – and the wide range of clients from trapeze artists to dervish flute players. But I specially value having so many specialists I can refer patients to. I had no idea there were so many people who could offer such effective help.’ Retired consultant who volunteers for BAPAM as a general physician

‘I think the overriding issue is preventing injuries. So few performers and practically no students are warming up, cooling down, taking regular breaks, practising scientifically and achieving and maintaining physical fitness.’ Rheumatologist, former Chair of BAPAM Medical Committee

As a BAPAM practitioner you will be able to attend our widely respected training days which give you an opportunity to learn about a particular area of performing arts medicine, meet colleagues and performers. Recent training days have been on hand therapy, dystonia and ‘being a dancer’.

Find out how you can become a BAPAM health practitioner

We are always looking for registered, insured and enthusiastic practitioners in the areas listed below: