Paddy McClintock

Biography:

Paddy McClintock is a fourth-year medical student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry with a strong academic and professional interest in sports and exercise medicine and orthopaedics. He completed a Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham with distinction, where his dissertation explored the pattern of use of analgesic medications within rugby union through a cross-sectional research approach. With a longstanding background in endurance sport, he has competed in six Ironman races, multiple ultramarathons, and HYROX events, experiences that continue to shape his clinical perspective and commitment to athlete health and performance. He is currently training and preparing to run the length go the UK (JOGLE) this summer for charity. He is also the founder of Check-In on a Mate (CIOM), a mental health awareness charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through community engagement, open conversation, and the unifying power of sport. His work aims to bridge clinical practice, research, and advocacy to promote both physical and psychological health. He intends to pursue a career in sports and exercise medicine and/or orthopaedics, with a particular interest in the interface between injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete welfare.