Prof. Dr. med.
Johannes Scherr
Chief of the University Center for Prevention and Sports Medicine
Languages
German, English, French
Academic position
Academic career
University degree
Studies
Postgraduate
Major sports medicine functions
Memberships
Vested interests
Other activities
Reviewer and editorial board activities
Academic position
Adjunct Professor, Chair in Preventive and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Rechts der Isar Hospital, Technical University of Munich
Academic career
| Since 2021 | Professorship/Venia legendi at the University of Zurich |
| 2018 | Appointed as Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Munich |
| 2014 | Appointed as Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and awarded the title of Privatdozent |
| 2014 | Habilitation [postdoctoral teaching qualification] in Internal Medicine with ‘Akute und chronische Effekte von (Extrem-) Ausdauerbelastungen auf das Herz- Kreislauf- und Immunsystem bei Sportlern und gesunden Normalpersonen sowie deren Beeinflussbarkeit durch sekundäre Pflanzenstoffe’ [Acute and chronic effects of (extreme) endurance on the cardiovascular system in athletes and healthy normal adults, and how they can be influenced by phytochemicals] |
Additional and specialist qualifications
- Specialist in Internal Medicine
- Additional qualification in ‘Sports Medicine’
- Qualification ‘Specialist genetic advice – Internal Medicine and Cardiology’
- Nutritional Medicine (DAEM/DGEM)
- Cardiovascular preventive medicine (DGPR)
- Emergency medical services – technical qualification
University degree
- Awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg im Breisgau: doctoral research study in the field of sports medicine/molecular genetics with a focus on polymorphism of adrenoceptors and left ventricular hypertrophy in athletes
- May 2005 Licensed to practice medicine
Studies
- Studied Medicine at the Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg im Breisgau
- Internships at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Freiburg, and Zürich University Hospital
Postgraduate
- Since May 2019 Chief of the University Center for Prevention and Sports Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich
- 2014 - 2019 Senior Consultant and locum Head of Department in charge of finances/personnel and competitive sports in the Professorial Unit and Department of Preventive und Rehabilitative Sports Medicine, Rechts der Isar University Hospital, Technical University of Munich (Univ.-Prof. M. Halle)
- 2007 - 2014 Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine, Rechts der Isar University Hospital, Technical University of Munich (Univ.-Prof. M. Halle) with rotations in Internal Medicine/Cardiology/ Angiology (Univ.-Prof. A. Schömig), Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology/Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases/Intensive Care Medicine/Toxicology (Univ.-Prof. R.M. Schmid), Toxicology/Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit (Univ.-Prof. T. Zilker), General Medicine Intensive Care Unit (Univ.-Prof. R. Schmid)
- 2005 - 2006: Internal Medicine, University Heart Center, Bad Krozingen/Freiburg (Prof. F.-J. Neumann)
Major sports medicine functions
| Since March 2021 | Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV) |
| February 2018 | Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang |
| 2018 | German Olympic Association (DOSB) physician, responsible for the national Alpine skiing, Ski cross and Freeski teams |
| 2015–2019 | Member of the Expert Advisory Council of the Austrian Society for Sports Nutrition |
| 2015–2019 | Deputy Senior Physician to the German Ski Association (DSV); responsible for all disciplines |
| 2014–2019 | Internist and responsible Senior Physician at the Bavarian Olympic Training Center (OSP) with special interest in Alpine skiing (with athletes such as Maria Höfl-Riesch, Viktoria Rebensburg, Felix Neureuther), freeski (Lisa Zimmermann, Bene Mayr), biathlon (Laura Dahlmeier, Simon Schempp), cross-country skiing (Tobias Angerer), ski jumping (Severin Freund, Andreas Wellinger), bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton (Natalie Geisenberger, Felix Loch) |
| Februar 2014 | Olympic Winter Games in Sotschi, German Olympic Association (DOSB) physician, responsible for the national Alpine skiing, ski cross and freeski teams |
| 2013–2019 | Medical care and performance diagnostics (endurance and strength) for Audi Motorsport: Works team at the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) and World Endurance Championships (WEC) until 2016 when Audi withdrew from the FIA WEC, continued support of several racing teams within the framework of the WEC & ELMS |
| Seit 2013 | Member of the Medical-Scientific Advisory Council of the German Ski Association |
| 2011–2019 | Senior team physician for the German Ski Association (DSV) for the discipline of Alpine skiing (men and women) |
| 2010–2018 | Team doctor for FC Ingolstadt; responsible for general medical care |
| Februar 2010 | Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, German Olympic Association (DOSB) physician, responsible for the national Alpine skiing and ski cross teams |
| 2007–2019 | Physician at the Bavarian Olympic Training Center (OSP) with special interest in Alpine skiing (with athletes such as Maria Höfl-Riesch, Viktoria Rebensburg, Felix Neureuther), ski cross (Heidi Zacher, Simon Stickl), and freeski (Lisa Zimmermann, Bene Mayr) |
| 2005–2019 | Physician in the German Ski Association (DSV) for the discipline of Alpine skiing (to date, care of the national Alpine team at five world championships and three Olympic Games, as well as the national ski cross and freeski teams at one world championship) |
Memberships
- FMH Swiss Medical Association
- Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine (SGAIM)
- Medical Society of the Canton of Zurich (AGZ)
- Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland (SEMS)
- Association of Senior Hospital Physicians in Switzerland (VLSS)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- German Society of Nutrition Medicine Physicians (BDEM)
- German Cardiac Society (DGK)
- German Association for Sports Medicine and Prevention (DGSP)
- German Association for the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases (DGPR)
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)/ European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACRP)
- International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI)
- German Society of Association Physicians
Vested interests
| FRIED-SPED/PROTON Competition | Supervising team doctor |
| Porsche Motorsport AG / Techmed | Supervising team doctor |
| On AG | Medical Advisor 360 Athlete Support |
| Swiss Olympic | Team doctor of the Swiss team at the Olympic Games |
| Akina AG | Medical Advisor |
Other activities
| 2011–2018 | Course director of ALS courses from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) |
| Since 2004 | Instructor for Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses from the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) |
Reviewer and editorial board activities
- Fontiers in Nutrition
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Leistungssport
Contact
University Center for Prevention and Sports Medicine
Forchstrasse 319
8008 Zürich
Reception
Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
+41 44 386 52 52
+41 44 386 52 48
Email
Medical secretariat
+41 44 386 52 07
+41 44 386 52 08
Physiotherapy
Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fitness center
Monday until Friday
7 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekend/Holiday
8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.