Medical Staff

Discover the official FenekRally medical staff: specialists in medical care for rally-raid competitions. Experts in emergencies, with advanced equipment and experience in extreme terrain, they guarantee the safety of all participants. Committed to your well-being at every stage.

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The Medical Staff

Marta Franco Blasco

Experience in medicine

  • Graduated in Medicine from the International University of Catalonia (UIC) in 2015
  • Master in Emergency Medicine by the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES)
  • Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and Balearic Islands
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES)
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Emergency Medicine (SOCMUE)
  • Emergency Traumatology Doctor at the Hospital de Mataró from March 2019 to present
  • Emergency Traumatology Doctor at the Hospital Municipal de Badalona (from March 2019 to 2022)
  • Traumatology Doctor at the Hospital Universitari de Mollet (2022 to present)
  • Member of the Institut Barceloní de Traumatología (Dr. Fores Clínica Corachan) from May 2018 to present
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Dr. Smith in the year 2016
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Orozco Orthopaedics, Manahawkin, NJ, Dr. Orozco in the year 2016
  • Research at Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Dr. Chen, Dr. Parvizi and Dr. Restrepo in 2016
  • Medical doctor in international rugby and beach rugby championships

Sports experience

  • Tennis Coach at Barcelona Tennis Olimpic (BTO) for 13 years
  • Stage at the ‘ACE’ Tennis Centre in Burlington (Canada)
  • National Referee Federació Catalana de Tennis and by the Real Federación Española de Tenis.

Erika Arias Maria

Experience in medicine

  • Graduate in Medicine (UAM, 2019).
  • Experience as a general practitioner in nursing home 1.5 years.
  • General emergency physician 2 and a half years.
  • Currently second year resident in Family and Community Medicine.
  • Master of Emergency Medicine of SEMES.

Member of the following societies

  • Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine and Emergencies (SEMES).
  • Catalan Society of Emergency Medicine (SoCMUE).
  • Catalan Society of Pain
  • Catalan Society of Sports Medicine (Societat Catalana de Medicina de l’Esport)
  • Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians (SEMERGEN).

Sports experience

  • Sports Technician in Physical Activity and Sports (TAFAD). 
  • Technician in whitewater canoeing.
  • Experience in outdoor and mountain sports.

Pilar Silvestre Aparicio

Experience in medicine

  • Graduate in Nursing from the University of Barcelona (UAB, 1982).
  • Experience as a nurse in Medicine, Surgery and Traumatology in hospitalization units and nurse in the Hospital Emergency Service in the last 30 years.
  • Monitor in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation courses with automatic external defibrillator.
    Monitor in emergency bandage courses.
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Medicine and Urgencies and Emergencies (SOCMUE).

Veronica Diaz Oncala

Experience in medicine

  • Medical doctor, graduated in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
  • Specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, with training and experience in the management of critically ill patients and emergency situations.
  • More than 10 years of experience in healthcare, beginning at the age of 17, with professional experience in ambulances, hospitals, and laboratories.
  • Experience caring for patients across a wide range of clinical situations and highly demanding environments, with a particular interest in emergency medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and critical care.
  • Experience as a healthcare professional at high-level sporting events, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and football, as well as providing patient care in a variety of clinical situations and demanding environments.
  • Member of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy (ESRA), the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), and the Catalan Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SCARTD).

Sports experience

  • A strong passion for sports, adventure, and environments that require quick decision-making, adaptability, and teamwork.

  • Open Water Diver certification.

  • Experience in outdoor sports, trekking, and via ferrata.

Claudia Izquierdo Pérez

Experience in medicine

  • Medical doctor, graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona (UB).
  • Specialist in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, with training and experience in the management of critically ill patients and emergency situations.
  • Experience in healthcare and in caring for patients across a wide range of clinical situations and highly demanding environments.
  • Particular interest and experience in emergency medicine, acute care, and critical care.
  • Member of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy (ESRA), the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), and the Catalan Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SCARTD).

Sports experience

  • A strong passion for sports, adventure, and environments that require quick decision-making, adaptability, and teamwork.

  • Experience in outdoor sports and adventure activities, with a particular interest in challenges and dynamic environments.

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Ambulances Maroc

Ambulances Maroc will be our official medical assistance service for the FenekRally.

With its specialized team and 4×4 ambulances, we will guarantee an efficient medical coverage all along the route.
Your safety is our priority

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