markfulcher

Dr Mark Fulcher

Sports Physician
MBChB, PG Dip Sports Medicine (Auckland), MMedSci (Auckland), FACSP

Mark is the newest Sports Physician at UniSports having recently returned from Wellington. Since graduating from medical school in 2001 Mark has worked extensively in sports medicine. He works closely with New Zealand Football and is currently the Doctor for The All Whites and Football Ferns (New Zealand Women’s Team).  Mark is the Medical Director of the ITU World Championship Triathlon event being held in Central Auckland in 2012.  He has also been the lead Tournament Physician of both the ASB Classic and Heineken Open Tennis Tournaments.

Mark has a passion for Football and still turns out for the Waikatof FC in the ASB Premiership.  His claim to fame is that he is the shortest goalkeeper to ever participate in a FIFA Tournament.

Team Involvement and Achievements:

  • Team Doctor All Whites and Football Ferns Football Teams
  • Tournament Physician Heineken Open and ASB Classic Tennis Tournaments 2006-current
  • Medical Director ITU World Cup event Auckland 2011 and ITU World Championship 2012
  • Senior Lecturer University of Auckland, Sports Medicine Diploma
  • Master of Medical Science (with First Class Honours) – Groin Pain in Football Players
  • Medical Director New Zealand Triathlon Championships, 2008-2010
  • Team Doctor New Zealand Olympic Team, Beijing 2008
  • Team Doctor Counties Manukau Steelers, 2006-2008
  • Research interests include football injuries and injury prevention