What is a Physician Associate?
A Physician Associate (PA) is a dependent health care professional who has been trained to the medical model and works under the supervision of a consultant or GP.
What is a Physician Associate?
A Physician Associate (PA) is a dependent health care professional who has been trained to the medical model and works under the supervision of a consultant or GP.
Where can a PA work and what can they do?
Physician Associates work in both primary care (General Practice) and secondary care (largely Hospital and Mental Health Trusts).
How do I train to be a Physician Associate in the South East?
If you wish to train for an exciting career as a Physician Associate in the South East, you have a choice of several excellent post-graduate education programmes.
Supervising a Student PA
SESPA supports clinical supervisors and students in both primary and secondary care to ensure successful, rewarding placements.
Employing a Qualified PA
Professional Indemnity for PAs
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for PAs
Physician Associates registered on the PA-MVR at the FPARCP are required to undertake continued professional development to remain up to date, enhancing and developing their skills to continue working as a safe practitioner and improve standards of care.
