Today
@gmcuk
has been announced as the regulating body for physician associates. We look forward to working together as we enter this next phase of ensuring all UK PAs can work to their full potential.
#PARegulation
Read our full statement at
We are thrilled to announce another
#PhysicianAssociate
'first' of 2022.
Join us in congratulating immediate past president
@KateStraughton
, who has made history by becoming the first PA to be awarded an honorary fellowship of
@RCPhysicians
.
More here ➡️
Today marks a significant step towards
#PhysicianAssociate
regulation – the release of
@DHSCgovuk
's consultation on the draft legislation.
It's a development we have long called for & we'll now continue to educate & support our members.
Full statement
Today the FPA and the RCP are delighted to announce a much awaited milestone - the government confirms plans to introduce statutory regulation of
#physicianassociates
.
#PARegulation
Read more here
#PAWeekUK
2021 👏 To all PAs, PA students, PA employers, patients treated by a PA, and PAs of the future, we’re here to celebrate you. All week we will share responses to our
#PAandproud
and
#ProudofPAs
campaign, along with
#PA
facts and member developments
#physicianassociates
This week we were told that there is going to be a further delay to
#physicianassociate
regulation. This is hugely disappointing news to everyone at the FPA.
We will now begin
#RegulatePAsNow
– a campaign to raise the profile of the situation.
The best week of the year is here 🎉 Happy
#PAWeekUK2022
!
All week we will be showcasing and celebrating this fantastic profession. To all PAs, PA students, PA employers, patients treated by a PA, and PAs of the future, please join us in sharing the benefits,
PAs bring!
Get excited..
#PAWeek
is coming and this year we are offering up to 10 CPD credits over one week of awesome online events. Stay tuned for more info over the next week!
#physicianassociates
#getready
We're delighted to announce the results of the FPA elections 2022! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Jamie Saunders, FPA president and Chandran Louis, FPA vice president. They will both begin their roles on 1 August 2022.
Read their statements ➡️
As part of
@RCPLondon
's 9 key priorities for resetting and rebuilding the NHS services, PA regulation being fast tracked is one of them! You can read the latest update from
@gmcuk
on how regulation is going here:
Our health and social care system must not simply return to how it was pre-pandemic now the initial
#COVID19
peak has passed.
Here, we have set out 9 key priorities for the resetting and rebuilding of NHS services:
ANNOUNCEMENT📢 We’re delighted that our
#physicianassociate
conference will return this November. The two-day online event will include compelling speakers and exclusive learning opportunities for
#PAs
. More information to come so stay in touch!
#FPAConf21
PA regulation is getting closer and to get ready, FPA President Kate Straughton and
@gmcuk
Chief Executive Charlie Massey met to discuss all things regulation, and what this means for PAs. For the full video and to hear about the transitional arrangements:
Recertification for
#PhysicianAssociates
is changing.
The future regulator,
@gmcuk
, has announced its revalidation requirements & we're sharing our new process.
It's a significant change, and it's important that all
#PAs
read our statement and FAQs.
We would like to wish all of our PA students who are sitting their PA national exam today and over the next few weeks the very best of luck! You've got this!👏
We are now one step closer to professional regulation with
@gmcuk
announced as the regulating body for physician associates. We look forward to working with them and growing the profession’s reputation. Read our full statement at
Today, we're taking another step on our journey toward
#physicianassociate
regulation.
Our new PA draft curriculum will help ensure that PAs of the future are equipped with the knowledge & skills they need to become valuable members of the workforce.➡️
We are calling on the next government to prioritise physician associate regulation.
Support us by doing the same and tweeting your local parliamentary candidate using our template:
Today marks the beginning of the PA Clinical exams! Good luck to everyone who is sitting their exam today and over the next few weeks. We know all your hard work and study will pay off!
#PAexams
#goodluck
We are delighted to announce our first ever physician associate leadership programme, in conjunction with
@RCPLondon
.
And thanks to
@NHS_HealthEdEng
, we have 20 fully funded places available! Find out more and apply to take part now:
With the National exam results having been released this morning, we want to congratulate all of you newly qualified PAs. Welcome to the profession! What next? Join FPA to be included on the PAMVR and be a part of the national voice for the PA profession!
The Medical Associate Professions consultation response has now been published. This is a significant step in the journey to regulation for the profession. We will continue to talk with
@DHSCgovuk
to confirm a timeline for next steps.
It's the first day of
#PAweek
! Make sure you use the hashtag and tag us in your activities - we'd love to see and share what you're doing to celebrate.
If you haven't registered for our webinars, that begin today at 12pm, it's not too late:
Tomorrow’s the day! The FPA wants to wish a huge good luck to everyone who is sitting their national examination tomorrow. We wish you the very best, you’ve got this!
#physicianassociates
#paexams
The results are in - congratulations to our newly elected officials!
@MAChapman101
@jasaunders90
and Alexandra Curran who will start their new repsonsibilities this coming August, alongside
@KateStraughton
Huge congratulations to the
#PhysicianAssociate
(PA) team
@LG_NHS
for becoming employees of the month! 👏
What a strong team who has displayed the benefits of the PA role and the positive impact it has on patient care. Congratulations from us all. 🎉
#ProudOfPAs
Congratulations to Physician Associates, our Employees of the Month.🌟Read more here: about how QEH and UHL teams are dedicated and committed to supporting our medical teams. Thank you
@hwgreenwich
for judging. 💙
It was great to see one of our
#physicianassociates
Abigail Ogden, featured on
@itvnews
recently about what its been like beginning your career during
#COVID19
. Well done Abigail on all your hard work. To watch the video:
Today, the
@gmcuk
have released their interim standards for
#physicianassociates
which will take effect following regulation. The guidance provides a framework for decision-making to keep patients safe. We recommend
#PAs
to familiarise themselves from now
Today is
#WorldHealthDay
, and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all our amazing
#physicianassociates
and all other health care workers who work incredibly hard every day to protect and care for us all, particularly during these very difficult times
#wethankyou
👏🌎🩹 🩺
#PAweek
is on it's way and we're excited to announce our line up of speakers! We've got a great programme that covers an entire week, including live Q+A sessions. Register now for PA week here:
We are pleased to announce plans to support graduate student PAs affected by the May national exam cancellations in joining the NHS workforce during these special circumstances. Working alongside
@NHS_HealthEdEng
,
@NHSEmployers
and
@schools_pa
.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists have just released their workforce strategy for 2020-23. One of the priorities over the next three years is to "recruit and retain Physician Associates and other roles in mental health". Check it out below for more info 👇
#physicianassociate
We have published our workforce strategy for 2020-23. Find out how we support the psychiatry workforce and view our current and past workforce censuses.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our registrar Professor Donal O’Donoghue has passed away. He was a wonderful friend and colleague who will be missed by so many. A true advocate for the PA profession. Rest in peace Donal.
We're devastated to announce that our registrar, colleague & friend Professor Donal O'Donoghue died last night from
#COVID19
.
Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. He will be missed terribly.
#RCPremembers
Good luck to all of you who are sitting the written national examinations tomorrow! Everyone here at the FPA wishes you all the best.
#physicianassociates
#paexams
We are calling on the next government to prioritise physician associate regulation.
Don't forget that you can support us by doing the same! Tweet your local parliamentary candidate using our template:
Physician associates: the Junior Doctor perspective. If you've had positive experiences of working with PAs, we want to hear from you. Get in touch fpa
@rcplondon
.ac.uk or DM us!
#medicineisbrilliant
The
@gmcuk
calls for regulation of Medical Associate Professionals (MAPs) including physician associates, and says they are well placed to accept regulatory responsibility for the professions
We would like to wish all of our PA students and recertifying PAs awaiting their national exam results today the very best of luck!
#physicianassociates
Wishing all of our PA students and recertifying PAs sitting the national exam today the very best of luck!
The exam is the first event to be held at our new northern home RCP at The Spine
#physicianassociate
#physicianassociate
national exam & recertification result day!
Good luck and congratulations to everyone celebrating their achievements – we're proud of you all!
To all new
#PAs
we're looking forward to welcoming you to the profession and our community! Enjoy celebrating 🎊
The New to Partnership Payment Scheme (N2PP) has now expanded to include
#physicianassociates
. The scheme gives eligible participants a sum of up to £20,000 - opportunity to expand and grow the number of PA partners.
Please join us in congratulating some of our
#PhysicianAssociate
award winners, who we had the pleasure of hosting this week.
- PA of the year (2022), Ben Minogue
- PA contribution award winners (2022), the PA medical education team
- Poster winner (2021), Chelsey Clarke.
Check out this awesome story from one of our incredible
#physicianassociates
- Senior PA Claire Alajooz, who discusses her time working with
@captaintommoore
. We are so proud!
It's PA week from 6-12 October 2018, a great opportunity to promote the profession to your healthcare peers, patients and the public! Let us know how you're celebrating!
#physicianassociate
#PAWeek
#PAstudents
We're putting the spotlight on our profession and our amazing
#physicianassociates
, working extremely hard on the front line fighting against
#COVID19
.
Meet Liam - a PA working in an Infection Assessment Unit in the Scottish Highlands. Read his story here:
82% of physician associates would recommend the career to a friend. This, and many more findings, in our brand new 2018 census of the PA workforce published today
#FPACensus18
With
@NHS_HealthEdEng
we're developing a PA career development framework and we need your input! How would you like the profession to look in 5, 10, 15 or maybe even 25 years’ time? If you're a full PA member share your thoughts with us at
Your first few years as a newly qualified PA can be busy enough, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic. Read
@masterstomedic
account of starting his first
#physicianassociate
role here:
Check out this great article on how
#physicianassociates
and junior doctors are working together to provide the best care for their patients in the latest issue of
@RCPLondon
's Commentary magazine.
In July we received the fantastic news that
@gmcuk
had been appointed the statutory regulator for physician associates. In her blog,
@una_lane
, Director of Registration and Revalidation, provides an update on what this means and how you can get involved -
"We have had to introduce new ways of working and adapt to the ever-evolving situation" - Swiss Cottage Surgery is a GP practice in north-central London that employs five
#physicianassociates
. Read their story and how their dealing with
#COVID19
here:
We are aware of a tweet released today suggesting who the regulator of PAs would be. We are yet to hear an official announcement and await final confirmation from DHSC on who the regulator will be. We will let you know as soon as this is announced.
Awesome to see some of our
#physicianassociates
being recognised! Congratulations on all your hard work and being awarded 'team of the week'. Well deserved!
This week’s Team of the Week is the Physician Associate Team. Physician Associates are medically trained, generalist healthcare professionals, who work alongside doctors and provide medical care as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team. Read more:
We're pleased to announce that
@RCPLondon
and the FPA have appointed a new senior PA examiner, Jade Moore. Welcome Jade, we look forward to working with you!
The FPA census 2017 report has now been launched! Find out more about the specialties PAs are working in, their responsibilities, and how and where qualified PAs are currently practising
Another
#physicianassociate
first! 🥇We're so pleased to congratulate Lucy Pascoe, the first
#PA
to obtain a diploma in geriatric medicine! 👏
A fantastic achievement that will help inspire her
#PA
colleagues and
#PAs
of the future!
As always, we're incredibly
#ProudOfPAs
.
Lucy Pascoe, a Physician Associate (PA) at UHP has become the first in the UK to achieve a Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians
@RCPhysicians
👏
Learn more:
So who exactly are
#PhysicianAssociates
? Well if you’re at
#RCPMed19
then come to stand D6 and we can discuss the scope of practice within this new profession
PAs are a relatively new member of the clinical team, seen as complementary to the GP role rather than a substitute. Looking to hire a PA in your practice? We have a step by step guide to recruiting and case studies to help you on our website!
Today we're happy to announce that
@KateStraughton
will be the new FPA President from August 1. Read Kate's full acceptance quote and her aims for the Faculty at
We want to share more stories from our dedicated
#physicianassociates
who have been busy on the frontline over the past few months. Read Diane's story about her work both as a teacher at De Montfort University and working as a PA in gastroenterology:
We're sending our thanks and well wishes to all women
#PhysicianAssociates
,
#PA
students, supervisors, educators & colleagues this International Women's Day 💜
Thank you for all you do, what you stand for & who you care for. Celebrate your achievements today and always.
#IWD2023
It's
#PAWeek
and we'll be sharing with you common facts & myths regarding the profession. We're kicking off with the university course, which our Competence and Curriculum Framework specifies a minimum of 1600 hours of clinical placements. Find out more at
Our
#physicianassociate
stories have been getting great feedback from all of you! Today we introduce Laura, a PA working in respiratory medicine. During the
#COVID19
pandemic she has been working across both primary and secondary care. Read her story:
We're very excited and proud to be welcoming Her Majesty the Queen to
@RCPLondon
today - as is President
@jeannie_watkins
who will be presented to the Queen on this very special occasion!
#RCP500
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming the Queen today
in a very special Royal visit. In 1964, the Queen opened our London HQ, here she is with the then Harveian Librarian, Charles Newman looking at our
exhibition artefacts.
@RoyalFamily
#RCP500
Image credit Alpha Photo
Our 2019 FPA Census report is out now 🩺💻 We're looking forward to sharing with you some of the interesting facts and figures that came out of the report.
Thank you to all of you who completed the survey!
You can read the full report here:
A huge congratulations to everyone who has recently graduated from their
#physicianassociate
courses! We're so happy for you and wish you the best of luck in your next placements.
#RestUp
We're sending all the luck and positivity to
#PhysicianAssociate
students from today who will be visiting our northern home, The Spine, for their OSCE examination.
Remember how far you've come and all of the knowledge you've learned along the way – you've got this!
#ProudOfPAs
This week marked the 73rd Anniversary of the
#NHS
. After the most challenging time, the profession has welcomed over 200,00 new staff - among them, amazing
#PhysicianAssociates
. If you want a rewarding career with our
#NHS
, learn more about becoming a PA;
To all
#physicianassociate
students and qualified
#PAs
sitting the national PA or recertification examination today, we wish you the very best of luck!
You've all worked so hard – believe in yourself because you've got this 🤞🩺
Good luck to all
#PhysicianAssociate
(PA) students and PAs receiving exam results today – you've all worked so hard and should be proud!
Whatever the outcome, we're here to guide and support you on the next step of your PA journey.
#ProudOfPAs
Physician associates got a special mention from
@RCPLondon
president
@bodgoddard
at tonight's prestigious
#Harveian18
Cultivating a sustainable, multi-professional and well-resourced
#NHS
#workforce
is a key ambition for his presidential term
A
#TuesdayThought
for you - It's commonly thought that PAs can only work in hospitals. PAs are dynamic and they can be found working across a number of specialties and medical environments!
#PAWeek
#PAMythbuster
The FPA and
@RCPLondon
are looking for a PA rep for the newly formed RCP Diversity and Inclusion Delivery Group. You will be helping to ensure recommendations from the recent RCP Diversity and Inclusion report are achieved.
For more info and how to apply:
Congratulations & welcome all
#physicianassociates
beginning their journey on the FPA PA leadership programme
@RCPspaces
today! 👏
The programme will provide the
#PAs
with the knowledge & skills to become confident leaders. Thanks to VP
@ChandranLouis
for joining the team too.
The
@RCPLondon
has just launched a medical jobs board - there's over a hundred vacancies at present. We're encouraging Physician Associate employers to register and advertise your PA job opportunities and support
#physicianassociate
careers
Introducing Medicine Jobs.
Are you looking for your next career move? Let us help. With over 100 vacancies, our brand new jobs website makes it easier to make the next step in your career.
Start your journey today:
At the FPA & with support from
@RCPhysicians
, we're committed to ensuring we do everything in our power to avoid further delays to
#physicianassociate
regulation!
Today, we're launching our
#RegulatePAsNow
policy paper and invite
#PAs
to get involved!
Today is the beginning of the first 2022
#physicianassociate
clinical exam period!
We wish everyone taking their OSCE over the next 3 weeks lots of luck. We know all of your hard work will make you a PA of the future, and we look forward to welcoming you
#YouGotThis