At Fit Certify, our medical team brings together licensed sports and exercise medicine doctors who specialise in supporting endurance athletes worldwide. Each clinician is verified for active medical registration and trained in our internal clinical standards, ensuring every certificate is reviewed with the same level of care, accuracy, and integrity.
Guided by our Medical Director, Dr Simon Shaw (MBChB, MD, PhD, MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine), our doctors share one mission — to help athletes compete safely, confidently, and without delay. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, triathlon, or Gran Fondo, you can trust that your certificate has been assessed by a qualified professional who understands the medical requirements of international sporting events.
Dr Simon Shaw is a UK and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. He has extensive experience working with endurance and elite athletes across cycling, running, and triathlon disciplines — providing medical guidance, injury prevention, and performance support.
Simon leads Fit Certify’s clinical governance programme, ensuring every sports medical certificate is issued with the high levels of accuracy, ethical oversight, and medical integrity. He personally oversees the recruitment and quality assurance of Fit Certify’s international medical network.
Simon has also contributed extensively to research in athlete health and recovery. He is a regular participant in European cycling events, giving him firsthand understanding of the commitment required to train and compete safely.
Dr Simon Shaw is a UK and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. He has extensive experience working with endurance and elite athletes across cycling, running, and triathlon disciplines — providing medical guidance, injury prevention, and performance support.
Simon leads Fit Certify’s clinical governance programme, ensuring every sports medical certificate is issued with the high levels of accuracy, ethical oversight, and medical integrity. He personally oversees the recruitment and quality assurance of Fit Certify’s international medical network.
Simon has also contributed extensively to research in athlete health and recovery. He is a regular participant in European cycling events, giving him firsthand understanding of the commitment required to train and compete safely.
Our medical network spans the UK, Europe, North America and beyond, bringing together doctors with specialist expertise in sports and exercise medicine. Each of them shares a passion for helping athletes stay healthy, confident, and ready for their next challenge.
Maria is a licensed sports medicine physician with more than a decade of experience supporting endurance athletes across Europe. She reviews Fit Certify applications for major cycling, running, and triathlon events. Having completed several long-distance cycling events herself, Maria knows first-hand the discipline and passion behind endurance sports.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, she enjoys connecting with athletes from around the world and making the medical process feel simple and personal.
Dr Kılıç is a licensed sports and exercise medicine physician with more than fifteen years of experience working with multisport athletes. He specialises in injury prevention, training-related musculoskeletal problems, and athlete health optimisation.
Before joining Fit Certify, Mehmet served as a cruise-ship doctor, took part in international disaster-relief missions, and provided medical support to professional football clubs. Mehmet is known for his calm, encouraging approach and his belief that good medicine helps athletes enjoy every mile as much as the finish line.
Dr Hannah Smith is a UK-qualified doctor with advanced training in sports and exercise medicine. She has worked with recreational and elite athletes across athletics, swimming, and triathlon, helping them maintain long-term health while performing at their best.
Before joining Fit Certify, Hannah provided pitch-side medical support at university and club events. She takes a holistic approach, focusing on injury prevention, nutrition, and sustainable training practices.
Outside of work, she’s a keen runner who understands the pressures of fitting training around everyday life — something she brings into her empathetic, practical care for athletes.
Our admin team is the heartbeat of Fit Certify. They make sure your medical review moves seamlessly from start to finish — from checking forms to answering queries and supporting our doctors behind the scenes. Their attention to detail and friendly approach help keep our process fast, efficient, and stress-free for every athlete.
Emma is the first point of contact for most Fit Certify athletes and the friendly voice behind many of our emails. With a background in health administration and customer care, she ensures that every application is reviewed promptly and that athletes get clear, helpful updates throughout the process.
At Fit Certify, clinical integrity sits at the heart of everything we do. Every medical review and certificate is completed under the supervision of Dr Simon Shaw, our Medical Director, who oversees the quality and safety of all clinical processes across our network.
All Fit Certify doctors hold active medical registration within their country of practice and are independently verified before joining our team. Each clinician follows our unified clinical standards — developed to ensure accuracy, consistency, and patient safety in every certificate we issue.
Our governance framework is designed to maintain medical rigour while delivering a smooth, supportive experience for athletes. It includes peer review of sample assessments, regular audits, and ongoing professional development to keep our doctors up to date with international sports-medicine guidelines.
Our sports medical certificates are recognised by leading cycling, running, triathlon, and endurance events across Europe and worldwide.
Fit Certify was founded by doctors with one clear mission — to make sports medical certification simple, affordable, and globally accessible for every athlete. Today, our international medical team supports thousands of cyclists, runners, and triathletes each year, helping them compete safely and confidently around the world.
From Strade Bianche and the Chianti Ultra Trail to local triathlons and Gran Fondos, athletes around the world have trusted Fit Certify’s doctors to handle their medical certification quickly and efficiently. Here’s what some of them had to say about their experience.
“Honestly, it was an incredibly straightforward process. Within a couple of hours of pressing submit, I had the approved certificate in my inbox. It was simple, quick and I would definitely use them again.”
“I recently used Fit Certify to enter the L’Eroica 81k event. I went to my local GP who was unable to provide this. I researched online, and came across Fit Certify. Easy to access and upload information. Certificate provided the same day. A really good all round service.”
We’re always happy to help — whether you have a question about your certificate or just want some reassurance before applying. Our friendly support team will get back to you quickly and make sure you have everything you need for a smooth experience.
Whether you’re preparing for your next marathon, triathlon, or cycling event, we’ve got you covered. Select your certificate type below and get race-ready today.
Get a same-day medical certificate for cycling events worldwide.
Same-day marathon medical certificate for race entry — issued and signed by a qualified sports doctor.
Get your triathlon medical certificate on the same day — officially issued by experienced sports doctors for events across Europe and worldwide.
Same-day Fit to Play medical certificate — issued and signed by a qualified sports doctor to confirm you’re ready for participation.
Need a medical certificate for windsurfing? Get yours the same day, signed by a sports doctor and valid for clubs, training, and international competitions.
Get your martial arts medical certificate on the same day — officially issued by experienced sports doctors for clubs and competitions worldwide.
Same-day golf buggy medical certificate — issued and signed by a qualified doctor to confirm medical eligibility for buggy use.
Same-day non-competitive sports medical certificate — issued and signed by a qualified sports doctor to confirm fitness for recreational activity.