Dr Adam Castricum

Dr Adam Castricum is a highly accomplished Sport and Exercise Physician who is dedicated to helping individuals across all stages of life achieve their physical goals. He is passionate about promoting the benefits of physical activity, whether assisting elite athletes in returning to peak performance or helping inactive patients safely transition to a healthier, more active lifestyle. His patient-centred approach focuses on delivering tailored, evidence-based care to manage and prevent injuries, ensuring that every individual can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of movement.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Castricum has held several prominent leadership and clinical roles within the sports medicine community. He has served as the President of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians and has extensive experience working with elite sporting organisations. His previous appointments include serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Athletics Australia, a role that saw him lead medical teams at multiple Olympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Additionally, he has worked as a Team Doctor for professional football clubs, contributing to multiple premiership-winning campaigns.

Dr Castricum completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Monash University in 1998. He subsequently undertook specialist training in Melbourne and Sydney, achieving Fellowship with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians in 2008. Committed to ongoing academic excellence, he also obtained a Master of Sports Medicine by Research from the University of Melbourne in 2009. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and remains actively involved in mentoring the next generation of Medical Practitioners.