PA census deadline looms
The Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) is calling for all physician associates (PAs) and PA students to complete its annual census survey. Launched on December 7, 2023, the survey serves…
RCP holds EGM for physician associates- Hints of positivity
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) recently held a meeting to discuss the growing role of Physician Associates (PAs) in healthcare. The good news? The survey results showed a strong…
PA regulation legislation receives Royal Assent
In a significant step forward for the physician associate profession, the legislation needed to bring PAs into statutory regulation has now received Royal Assent. The Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates…
The RCP Extraordinary General meeting: What PAs need to know
RCP EGM - Your questions answered
GMC confirms format for PA registration numbers
The General Medical Council (GMC) has announced key details regarding the upcoming regulation of Physician Associates. PAs will be issued a unique reference number for identification purposes. These numbers will…
Royal College of GP’s publishes ‘red lines’ on PAs
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has updated its stance on Physician Associates (PAs) working in general practice. The College recognises the potential of PAs to support GPs but…
Inappropriate Scope of Practice published by the BMA
MAPs themselves would appreciate the opportunity to play a part in this
Open Letter to all physician associates, from Prof Jim Parle
PAs: your profession needs you! Dear PA, I am appealing to you from the bottom of my heart. And no, not for money. But for support. And not for me,…
PA regulation – So, what next?
The AAPA Order 2024 has been approved by the House of Lords, paving the way for official regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). This is a huge…