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Jamie Roberts Trades Scrum for Scalpel
28 Mar
Summary
- Former rugby player Jamie Roberts is now a junior doctor.
- He recently completed four months in General Surgery.
- Roberts will next work in the Trauma and Orthopaedics department.
Rugby icon Jamie Roberts has shifted careers from the sports field to the medical frontline, now serving as a junior doctor. The 39-year-old recently concluded a four-month period in General Surgery, focusing on the Colorectal team at the University Hospital of Wales. He expressed enjoyment in observing surgical procedures in the operating theatre.
Roberts' next professional step will be in the Trauma and Orthopaedics department. His journey into medicine began during his playing career, having graduated from Cardiff University's school of medicine in 2013. He pursued postgraduate degrees before commencing his junior doctor role last summer.
Despite his demanding medical career, Roberts also appeared on television as a pundit during the recent Six Nations championship for ITV's coverage. His career in professional rugby concluded in 2022, having played for clubs such as Cardiff Blues and Harlequins.
