This page is dedicated to hosting information on news relating to Medical Associate Professions (MAPs) for January 2023
A new scheme to support students with the cost of their national exam is launched
Faculty of Physician Associates - pre-payment scheme to help students
Celebrating success with immediate past President Kate Straughton
Faculty of Physician Associates - first PA awarded Honorary Fellowship of RCP
As part of the new regulatory framework, GMC plans to introduce a new pre-registration assessment for AAs from 2025.
NES encourages colleagues in Scotland from all Boards to get involved and share views by completing the consultation questionnaire Have your say on the AA registration assessment content map - GMC (gmc-uk.org) which is open until 20th January 2023.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists shares a range of valuable resources regarding PA in Mental Health services.
Physician Associates | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)
Employing Physician Associates (rcpsych.ac.uk)
physician-associates-working-in-mental-health.pdf (rcpsych.ac.uk)