HISA Establishes Medical Advisory Committee, Accepting Applications from Qualified Professionals

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A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) made up of licensed medical professionals from a variety of specialties has been established by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and is now accepting applications, the organization announced via press release.

To be made up of licensed medical professionals from across the United States, the MAC will aim to provide diverse perspectives and clinical experience on matters relating to jockey health, safety, and well-being. The group will also provide feedback to the executive team and standing committees by offering recommendations on best practices for HISA's human safety rules. This includes reviewing proposed rules and advising on medical protocols involving jockey care, injury prevention, emergency response and other relevant health and safety topics. MAC will meet quarterly and will maintain an on-call advisory role for immediate consultation in the event of specific issues.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in areas such as sports and emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, trauma care, mental health, or other medical disciplines. Experience with high-performance athletes is strongly preferred. An application may be downloaded here, and must be submitted to Niki Robb at niki.robb@hisaus.org with the subject line “MAC Application” by July 25, 2025.

“By bringing together sports medical professionals from across the country, we aim to continue developing and refining best practices that protect the health of our riders–both proactively and in response to injuries sustained while riding,” added Dr. Peter Hester, HISA's National Medical Director.

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