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The Physician Associate PodcastUpdate on the Physician Associate Podcast 2023Thanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. It's been 3 years now since I launched the podcast, and I'm really proud to have gone over 100 episodes and 50,000 downloads!
Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show.
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Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the podcast so that together we can highlight all the amazing things PAs are doing!
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The General Practice PodcastPodcast – James Catton – Weathering the Physician Associate stormIn today's episode, Ben is joined by James Catton, Physician Associate in General Practice, host of the Physician Associate Podcast and a PA Ambassador. Together, they deep dive into the role and responsibilities of a PA Ambassador, and discuss James' own creation, The Physician Associate Podcast. Throughout their conversation, James and Ben explore the challenges Physician Associates are currently facing and provide insights into the reasons behind this complex topic. They also offer valuable guidance on how to support PA's effectively and maximise their contributions within practices. James generously shares resources to assist individuals during these challenging times.
2023-10-0919 minThe Physician Associate PodcastTraining medical students and PA students togetherIn this episode, I chat with Dr James Gray - who is a GP and experienced Clinical Educator, with particular interests in leading the training of Physician Associates at the University of Sheffield
We discuss topics such as training medical and PA students, how PAs are growing in the north of England and collecting research into physician associates.
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2023-09-2525 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to help a physician associate in difficultyIn this episode, James Catton talks to PA Ria Agarwal about her research into supporting physician associates in difficulty.
There are a number of different factors that can cause a PA to face difficulty in their career; money worries, relationships, complicated home lives and caring commitments to name just a few. There are a few tell-tale signs of how to spot this in a PA, and Ria shares her advice on how to help.
James and Ria also talk about the differences between doctors in difficulty and PAs, and talk about some of these key...
2023-08-2129 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician assocaites in orthopedicsOrthopedics focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons). Join James Catton, as we uncover the remarkable journey of Jonathan, a trailblazing PA in orthopedics.
This episode takes listeners on a captivating exploration of Jonathan Ogidi's life and career. From his early aspirations to his current role as a physician associate in orthopedics, gain insights into his collaborative approach, working closely with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients dealing with musculoskeletal conditions.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student aspiring to join t...
2023-08-1426 minThe Physician Associate PodcastTraining PAs in primary careIn this episode of the podcast, James Catton talks to physician associate Alex Maiello, who is the PA development manager at Hywel Dda University Health Board. Alex has created a bespoke Physician Associate Training Programme for PAs in primary care.
We discuss the role of physician associates in primary care, the benefits of the two-year training program, and Alex's experience of working as a PA in Wales.
Alex Maiello is a physician associate with 3 year experience and is passionate about the role of physician associates in improving access to care and providing high-quality patient care
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2023-07-3134 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow can the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges support PAs?The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (the Academy) is the membership body for the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties.
It sets the standards for the way doctors are educated, trained and monitored throughout their careers. The Academy also plays a leading role in clinical quality, public health and works closely with organisations such as the NHS, the General Medical Council and patient groups on projects designed to improve the quality of care.
I was lucky enough to speak to Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, who is currently the Chair of the Academy of Med...
2023-05-2222 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWhat's it like working in Physician Associate Education?I was lucky to chat with Mohammed Hussain who is the programme Lead for Physician Associate studies at University of Bradford and a very experienced Physician Associate in Primary Care.
We talk all about what it is like to work in physician associate education and how academia can be a good pathway for PAs to develop their own career.
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2023-04-1727 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in Northern IrelandIn this episode, I wanted to find out more about how Physician Associates work in different part of the United Kingdom.
For this episode, all about PAs in Northern Ireland, I'm joined by Professor Louise Dubras - the Foundation Dean of the School of Medicine at Ulster University and PA Dan Meehan who is the Course Director for Physician Associate Studies Ulster.
We're also joined by Dr Gareth Lewis who is a Consultant in Acute Medicine at Antrim Area Hospital.
To find out more about the Ulster Uni course on their website.
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2023-04-1031 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPast, present & future of PAs in primary careIn this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by Dr Paul Silverston. Paul was the Director of Primary Care Education at The Postgraduate Medical Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Assessment and Minor Illness Teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Paul is currently Visiting Professor of Primary Care at University of Suffolk and a Visiting Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, where he is currently developing an online educational programme in minor illness for student paramedics.
Paul has an interesting history with the PA profession, and shares his thoughts about the past, present and...
2023-04-0332 minThe Physician Associate PodcastChanging from being a PA to medical studentIn this episode, we hear from Donya Mighty regarding her journey as a physician associate studying to become a doctor.
Donya is currently a third year graduate entry medical student at the University of Warwick. We discuss her experiences as a mother studying medicine, how to fund a medicine degree as a graduate and her perspectives on differences in course content between MSc/PGDip Physician Associate Studies and MBChB Medicine.
We also touch on the current BMA Junior Doctor #PayRestoration campaign and her thoughts on this as a future doctor.
If you'd like to find out...
2023-03-2727 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates working in palliative medicineIn this episode I spoke with the UK’s first PA in hospice medicine, Jovy Giles, about tough workplace experiences, going after your goals and getting into the heart of why palliative medicine feels like the ‘medicine we are supposed to do‘.
In the words of Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay arguing for the Health & Care Social Bill change before palliative care was finally recognised as a UK citizens’ right in March 2022: “The other truth, that everybody is born, was recognised by requiring every part of the UK to have maternity services. […] No one would advocate to have a bake sale s...
2023-03-2030 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician Associate of the year - Ben Minogue - working in plastic surgeryIn this episode we talk to Ben Minogue about being a PA in plastic and reconstructive surgery, his background in research, what motivated him to join the specialty, and his recent award as physician associate of the year.
If you would like to find out or learn more about plastic surgery, check out the BAPRAS website or the eLearning for Health links.
If you would like to contact Ben directly please get in touch via email or on Twitter @bengeemino; or LinkedIn.
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2023-03-1325 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician assistant Hayley Arceneaux is an astronaut!Hayley Arceneaux works as a physician assistant at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a child, Hayley was treated at St Jude's Hospital for cancer. Now a fully qualified PA, Hayley works with children in paediatric oncology.
At age 29, Arceneaux was the youngest American to travel to space, when she became an astronaut on SpaceX's first private spaceflight Inspiration4, and became the first human in space with a prosthetic leg bone after surviving bone cancer.
Hayley's book Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. drips and rocket ships is out now
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2023-03-0618 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to deal with imposter syndromeHave you ever doubted your skills, talents, or accomplishments as a physician associate? Do you have a persistent internal fear of being exposed as a fraud?
Chances are you are probably suffering an acute case of imposter syndrome. But what is the cure?
Hear from Multazim Zia who is a physiotherapist, and public speaker. Multazim also provides expertise in Medico-Legal Reports, Rehabilitation, MSK Injuries, Personal Injuries, Care Needs and Acute/Chronic Conditions. If you'd like to find out more about Mutlazim, check out his website.
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2023-02-2725 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHealthcare leadership academy for physician associatesIn this episode, I speak to Arjun Wara, a UK Physician Associate and university lecturer about the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) and what this can bring to the PA profession.
The HLA is a social educational enterprise, dedicated to nurturing future healthcare leaders in all disciplines. We speak about Arjun's career, the HLA and his HLA project during this episode.
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2023-02-2020 minThe Physician Associate PodcastePortfolio and technology workforce planning for physician associatesIn this episode, I chat with Kevin Monk from technology and software company SARD JV. They provide workforce management software to the healthcare sector with simple and intuitive to use programmes.
We chat about the ePortfolio system they have built for physician associates and how PAs can get involved in developing bespoke software and coding.
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2023-02-1326 minThe Physician Associate PodcastOvercoming barriers to become a physician associateIn this episode, I spoke with PA Melanie Wedgbury who helps run the care home ward rounds as a physician associate in GP.
Melanie talks about her journey to become a PA - from a young mother of 6 children who left school with no GCSEs - Melanie hopes to highlight how the PA role can open up a fantastic career in medicine for all sorts of people.
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2023-02-0626 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWhat's it like being a Physician Associate student?In this episode, I speak to two PA students - Alana and Alex.
At the time of recording, Alana Hart was the national PA student rep for the FPARCP, coming up to taking her national exams and Alexandra Ludkovsky who was a first year PA student.
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2023-01-3024 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in neurosurgeryIn this episode, we hear from Afaq Ali Sartaj, who tells us what the working life of a Physician Associate in Neurosurgery looks like! If you would like to find out more you can contact Afaq via email on afaqsartaj@gmail.com.
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2023-01-2323 minThe Physician Associate PodcastUpdate on the Physician Associate Podcast 2022Thanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. In the 2 years since I launched it, I've been amazed at how much fun I've had making the show and we're now close to 32,000 listens.Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show.
If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more people can find out about the Physician Associate profession. Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the podcast so that together we can highlight all the amazing things PAs are...
2022-12-0506 minThe Physician Associate PodcastEquality, diversity and inclusion in the PA workforceDebbie Jegede is a physician associate, and the rep for 'equality, diversity and inclusion' with the FPARCP.
In this episode, I chat with Debbie about that role, we review some of the stats and data on the PA workforce, and discuss some of the issues that can affect PAs and PA students.
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2022-11-2824 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in gastroenterologyHear from PA Aliena Sunny, who is a physician associate in gastroenterology. Aliena talks to us about what her job involves, and how she has made progress in her career as a PA so far.
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2022-11-2120 minThe Physician Associate PodcastRecruitment tips for PAs and employersAs the role of a Physician Associate continues to grow more popular and familiar across Primary Care, I decided to dedicate this episode to taking that next step into the world of General Practice.
We hear from Jasmine Kaur, a Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Menlo Park Recruitment. Jasmine uses her expertise knowledge of Primary Care and recruiting Physician Associates to highlight the important stages of finding the right opportunity, whether you are newly qualified or an experienced PA!
This episode includes a series of crucial steps, tips and advice that you’ll need if you ar...
2022-11-1422 minThe Physician Associate PodcastShould Physician Associates get private indemnity?Physician associates require professional indemnity coverage in order to practice in the UK, which may be paid for by their employer but this should be discussed with the employer.
In order to find out more, I'm joined by Dr Emily Shepherd and Dr Richard Brittain from MDDUS to talk about what indemnity is, what physician associates need to know about indemnity and how to go about arranging cover.
Additional coverage is available from providers such as Medical Defence Union (MDU) , Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS).
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2022-11-0731 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs in oncology (and being a mature student in PA school)In this episode, I chat to PA Colin Groom - who works as a physician associate in oncology and haematology. Colin talks to us about the realities of being a mature student whilst at PA school, and some of the differences between a career in the sciences vs. a career in the NHS.
Colin also talks about how physician associates work in oncology, the best and worst parts of his job, and how he sees the future of PAs in oncology developing.
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2022-10-3138 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician Associates in IrelandIn this episode of the PA Podcast, I'm joined by Sean T. Robinson (DHSc, PA-C) who is the Director of PA Education at the only PA course in the Republic of Ireland based at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.
And joined by Aoife Sartini-Bhreathnach - President Elect of the Irish Society of PAs.We learn all about PA training in Ireland, the history of the profession and some of the similarities with PAs in the UK.
Find out more about ISPA here or about the RSCI PA course here
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2022-10-2432 minThe Physician Associate PodcastNHS Clinical Entrepreneur ProgrammeThe NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is an entrepreneurial work force development programme aimed at NHS staff and healthcare professionals, including physician associates and PA students.
I hear from Prof Tony Young about how the programme brings together industry, government, regulators, patients and the NHS to remove barriers and accelerate the introduction of new ground-breaking treatments and diagnostics which have the potential to transform care.
The one year programme includes mentoring, events, workshops and professional development to develop innovative new products or services made by NHS staff.
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2022-10-1727 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs working in private healthcare and anaestheticsIn this episode, I meet James Potter who is a physician associate with a fairly unique job. James works for a private healthcare company, instead of the NHS, and is one of the first physician associates to work in anaesthetics. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK
2022-10-1728 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in cardiologyIn this episode, meet George Rout who is a physician associate in cardiology.
George talks to us about how he managed to secure his dream job in cardiology and the progress he has made in his career so far.
You can contact George on Twitter @GRoutPA
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2022-10-1032 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPA Week 2022 - Find out more about Geeky MedicsIn this episode, I meet Dr Lewis Potter, the founder of Geeky Medics. Lewis's medical education videos and website has been accessed by many PA students and other healthcare professionals to learn; so it was fascinating to hear how Lewis got started in setting up Geeky Medics and how it has shaped his future career.
You can find Geeky Medics online, or email Lewis herePlus keep listening all the way to the end of the episode for a podcast exclusive discount code for Geeky Medics
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2022-10-0327 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in dermatologyPhysician associates can work in lots of different medical specialities. In this episode we hear from David Harnett who is a Physician Associate in Dermatology.
We discuss his current work in skin cancer pathways, how PAs can be used throughout the specialty, and Dermatology education.
You can contact him on twitter @DHarnettPA
Resources:
British Association of Dermatologists (bad.org.uk)
https://dermoscopedia.org/DermNet –
All about the skin | DermNet (dermnetnz.org)
Brown Skin Matters
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2022-09-2623 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in acute medicinePhysician Associates can often be found working in acute medicine - the role includes seeing patients on the medical take and formulating differential diagnoses and management plans, partaking on ward rounds and seeing patients in clinics.
We talk to PA Robert Deans who talks all about PAs in acute medicine, we touch on some of the additional training PAs can undertake to perform procedures such as point of care ultrasound scans, and how the Society of Acute Medicine might help shape the future of PAs.
Find out more about PAs in acute medicine through SAM...
2022-09-1222 minThe Physician Associate PodcastFind out more about Surgical Care PractitionersThere are many new roles in the NHS, not just physician associates. In this episode, I wanted to find out more about Surgical Care Practitioners, and how they work with doctors, PAs and other roles to deliver patient care.
I met with Jon Broughton who is an SCP in urology, to compare how our two professions have evolved and developed, the scope of practice and how new roles are emerging to help support the NHS. You can find our more information from the Associate of Surgical Care Practitioners on their website
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2022-09-0542 minThe Physician Associate PodcastSARDisms - Technology for PAs and healthcareIn this special episode, I was invited onto the SARDisms podcast.
SARD JV are a company who work in everything from healthcare procurement, software, digital strategy, medical education - with a bit of comedy, gratitude and amateur dramatics thrown in too.
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SARDismsEpisode 033: James Catton, PA Podcast hostIn this episode, we speak with James Catton who is a Physician Associate working in both general practice and acute medicine. He also hosts the PA podcast which highlights the world of Physician Associates. Follow his Twitter @papodcastuk.The main aim of SARD is to help improve the NHS, Britain's public health service. Healthcare and IT are ever-changing and we are interested in the ways that we can help it evolve with the growing population. SARD created a podcast because there’s constant change, growth even, in our industry and we want to shout about it – this podc...
2022-08-1642 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs doing clinical researchSilothabo Dliso was the UK's first Physician Associate to work in paediatric clinical research and is also the chair of the RCP Research Committee.
In this episode, Silo shares with us his experience of working as a PA in research and gives some top tips for other PAs who would like to get involved in research.
Tap here to find out more about the NIHR work into physician associates or get in touch with Silo - Silothabo.Dliso@alderhey.nhs.uk
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2022-08-1535 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs in the NetherlandsIn this episode, I meet Geert van den Brink is director of the PA education program at the HAN University of applied sciences.
He has been involved with the development of the PA profession in the Netherlands since 2002.
We talk about how the profession got started, some of the obstacles PAs in the Netherlands have had to overcome (surprisingly similar compared to the UK) and what the future might hold for the PA profession globally.
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2022-08-0835 minThe Physician Associate PodcastFind out more about Matrix EducationToday I sat down with Sofia Hiramatsu, CEO & Co-Founder of the first education platform set up specifically for physician associates in the UK - Matrix Education.
Sofia qualified as a physician associate in 2018, and has experience working in variety of settings in primary care.Sofia talks candidly about her struggles as a PA student, and how they became the inspiration behind starting the company.
She talks about the highs and lows of running a business, as well as the different types of support Matrix offers for physician associates.
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2022-08-0118 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in haematologyIn this episode, I chat with Jamie Saunders who is a Physician Associate in Clinical Haematology and also a current member of the British Society for Haematology.Jamie tells us all about the PA role, its importance in the delivery of excellent patient care as well as his career so far in haematology.You can find out more about Jamie on the BSH website, or send him a tweet @jasaunders90You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram
2022-07-2543 minThe Physician Associate PodcastBeing a patient when you're a clinicianThis might be the most important episode I think I've ever made of the podcast. In it, I am lucky enough to speak with Liz O'Riordan, who worked as a consultant breast surgeon, until she was diagnosed with breast cancer herself.
Liz talks frankly about what it is like being on the other end of treatment, as a patient with expert knowledge of the disease, how we can look after our colleagues at work, and how we should talk to patients about diagnoses and dying.
It is a frank discussion of the realities of going...
2022-07-1841 minThe Physician Associate PodcastGMC - Professional standards for PAsIn this episode, I chat with Tista Chakravarty-Gannon who is the Regional Liaison Adviser at the General Medical Council. We talk all about what standards the GMC will set for the Physician Associate profession.
The consultation on Good Medical Practice is open until 20th July 2022, and you can get involved in shaping the future professional standards for Doctors, PAs and AAs by tapping here
Or if you have any questions about how the professional standards guidance for PAs and AAs will apply when regulation begins you can email standards@gmc-uk.org
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2022-07-1132 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in interventional radiologyIn this episode, I meet Lottie Lewis - a Physician Associate in Interventional Radiology at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lottie gives us an insight into the speciality as well as talking about what to expect regarding ordering ionising radiation, once regulation is announced.
If you'd like to find out more about PAs in IR, please contact her on laura.lewis@stgeorges.nhs.uk or about IR specifically head to BSIR - British Society of Interventional Radiology
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2022-07-0423 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in emergency medicineIn this episode, I chat with PA Amy Tullin, about her years of experience as a physician associate in emergency medicine.
We find out more about the good points of a career in EM, some of the challenges, and how PAs can develop their skills and career progression. You can contact Amy through her email.
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2022-06-2726 minThe Physician Associate PodcastFind out more about the Royal College of PhysiciansIn this episode, I'm joined by the president of the Royal College of Physicians Dr Andrew Goddard. We find out a bit more about what the Royal College of Physicians and Faculty of Physician Associates is all about, how it came into being, the work it is currently doing, and where it is looking to go into the future to support PAs.You can get in touch with the FPARCP through the website - www.fparcp.co.ukYou can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUK
2022-06-2025 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in urologyIn this episode, I chat with Johanna and Reece who are physician associates working in urology, to find out more about their jobs. We discuss how their roles are quite different even working within the same department, covering all of the jobs that PAs can do in urology and how the profession might develop in the future. You can contact Johanna or Reece through their emails. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK
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2022-06-1323 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs and our role in early cancer diagnosisIn this episode I speak with Dr Randev about how physician associates can spot the signs of cancer and make early diagnoses for patients, and what happens if we miss the signs.
We also talk about the use of GatewayC to learn more about cancer diagnosis. GatewayC is a free online cancer education platform developed for primary care professionals aiming to improve cancer outcomes.
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2022-06-0634 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associate students deployed to help during the COVID pandemicIn this episode, we chat with Dr Katie Mass and PA's Chris Kelly and Chris Barker about how the PA students were re-deployed during the COVID19 pandemic to help on the frontline.
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2022-05-3020 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to get into physician associate schoolIn this episode, I chat with PA Karen Roberts - who is the Head of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School's Physician Associate course.
Karen talks me through what makes a good application to PA courses, how to get through the interviews and whether its possible to work whilst being a PA student.
You can get in contact with Karen here and find out more about the profession from the FPARCP's website
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2022-05-2327 minThe Physician Associate PodcastMeducate academy teaching PAsIn this episode, we meet Bob and Mark from Meducate Academy and learn about their role in helping PA students develop their communication skills and more importantly their hands on skills with patients.
Bob is the founder and training director of Meducate Academy Ltd which was created 5 years ago as a student centred educational service providing medical schools with high fidelity simulation.
Meducate uses Associate Clinical Educators (ACE) alongside Experienced clinicians teaching student Physician Associates how to examine a patient. Mark has worked with Bob as one of Meducate's senior ACEs.
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2022-05-1625 minThe Physician Associate PodcastProfessional identity for Physician AssociatesIn this episode, I chat with both Helen Milllott - programme lead for PA studies at the University of Leeds - and Sarah Howarth - Uni of Leeds who coordinates and evaluates PA student placements and research.
We also chat about some of their research into physician associate students and how to protect their wellbeing.
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2022-05-0933 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates working in breast surgeryIn this episode, we find out about how physician associates can work in breast surgery, from PA Laura Smith and her breast surgeon consultant Sue Down.
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2022-04-2520 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates working in geriatric medicineIn this episode I chat to Consultant Geriatrician Dr Rebecca Whiting and PA Paris Sorrell Walker about the varied role of Physician Associates in geriatric medicine and the MDT, scope for development and specialist areas.
You can get in touch with Dr Whiting on Rebecca.Whiting@cht.nhs.uk and with Paris on Paris.Sorrell@chs.nhs.uk or @ParisSorrell on Twitter
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2022-03-2825 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associate revision question bankThe RCP are developing a new revision product for Student Physician Associates and PAs - but they need help to develop hundreds of questions in a short space of time.
We hear from Dr Laura Gordge who is involved in the project, and talk wider about the Physician Associate National Exam as well.
Find out more about writing good exam questions on this week’s episode and click here to go to the question writer sign up website
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2022-03-2130 minThe Physician Associate PodcastTeaching physician associates in hospitalsIn this episode, I'm joined by two PAs from Wye Valley Trust, to discuss their Advance Practice Academy, which is an in-house teaching program for our PAs, ACPs and student PAs.
Their teaching program aims to help PAs retain our generalist knowledge and help with quality improvement projects.
You can get in touch with Abi at Abigail.Mayo-Evans@wvt.nhs.uk
and Alys at Alys.montgomery@wvt.nhs.uk
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2022-03-1418 minThe Physician Associate PodcastImpact of COVID19 on Physician Associate education across the worldThe COVID19 pandemic had a effect on healthcare systems across the world, and also disrupted the education of healthcare students at universities.
In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Virginia L. Valentin (DrPH, PA-C, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies) to talk about her paper which examined the impact of COVID on the training of PA students in the USA and across the globe.
You can get in touch with Virginia directly - virginia.valentin@uky.edu
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2022-03-1426 minThe Physician Associate PodcastFind out about PLABABLE for Physician AssociatesPlabable for Physician Associates is a company who have produced an online resource, including questions and mock exams that can help physician associate students to revise.
In this episode I chat with Chaima Hale, who explains all about Plabale for PAs and talks us through some of the challenges & rewards she's faced in establishing a company based around physician associates.
You can find out more about Plabable for PAs on their website
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2022-03-0721 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician Associates - Friends or Foe for Doctors?In this episode I'm joined by Dr Sina Ghadiri, a dermatology registrar, to discuss his recent publication - Physician associates: an asset for physician training and a 21st-century NHS?
We touch on some of the good things and challenging things of PAs and Doctors working together and how PAs can be seen as an asset to the NHS.
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2022-02-2822 minThe Physician Associate PodcastAll about Anaesthesia AssociatesIn this episode, I'm joined by Irfan Mehmood who is an anaesthesia associate.Together we compare the AA and PA roles, and chat through some of the challenges that are common to both professions.
We also discuss what GMC regulation might mean for PAs and AAs. You can find our more about AA's on their website.
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2022-02-2122 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow can physician associates pick up locum shifts?In this episode, we talk to Joe and Alex from Locum PA about how and why they set up their bespoke PA locum company.
We also touch on the benefits of locum work for PAs, and how PAs can prepare themselves to work effectively in locum shifts.
You can find Locum PA online at www.locumpa.com
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2022-02-1426 minThe Physician Associate PodcastSurviving your first year as a PAIn this episode, I chat with Dr Ben Jackson and PA Javi Islam, about the difficulties PAs can face in their first year working in primary care.
We chat about their wonderful preceptorship programme running in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw that supports PAs in primary care, and they share some top tips for people who supervise newly qualified Physician Associates.
You can contact Dr Ben Jackson at ben.jackson@sheffield.ac.uk And get in touch with PA Javi at javidul.islam1@nhs.net
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2022-02-0728 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in psychiatry - Your Future In MindIn this episode, I'm joined by a team of Doctors and Physician Associates who all work in psychiatry services, to find out more about the speciality and how PAs are being supported to work in psych.
If you'd like to find out more, the Royal College of Psychiatrists have a fantastic website all about PAs and are on Twitter @rcpsych
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2022-01-3119 minThe Physician Associate PodcastEarn whilst you learn to be a physician associate on an apprenticeshipIn this episode, we chat with Professor Liz Hughes, who leads on physician associates for Health Education England and is developing an Physician Associate apprenticeship model.
The apprenticeship will offer the chance for people to earn a wage, and have their tuition fees paid for, whilst studying to become a physician associate.
We discuss how this might work, the reasons to develop the apprenticeship and how the quality of the profession will be maintained. You can find out more from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education's website.
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2022-01-2421 minThe Physician Associate PodcastUpdate on the Physician Associate PodcastThanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. In the 8 months since I launched it, I've been amazed at how much fun I've had making the show and we're now close to 11,000 listens.
Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show. If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more people can find out about the Physician Associate profession.
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2021-11-2904 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPrescribing rights for physician associatesIn this episode, I'm joined by PA Neil Howie, who is involved in the Worcester Physician Associate course, and also doing a PhD in physician associates and prescribing rights.
In this episode, Neil is able to explain a little bit more about the process that the PA profession needs to go through to be considered for prescribing rights, and makes all the complexities easier to understand.
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2021-11-2236 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to recruit and retain a PA in GPIn this episode, we hear from PA Yinka Mustapha and Dr Mark Steinberg to talk about how best to recruit a Physician Associate into a GP surgery.
We touch on lots of interesting topics, including how best to retain PAs in your workforce and how PAs can develop in the future.
You can contact Yinka at yinka.mustapha@nhs.net and Mark at msteinberg@nhs.net
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2021-11-1524 minThe Physician Associate PodcastAll about Advanced Critical Care PractitionersPhysician Associates are one of a new breed of medical associate professionals (MAPs).
In this episode, I was keen to find out more about another of the MAP groups - advanced critical care practitioners.
There are some similarities between PAs and ACCPs, and I'm delighted to be joined by Jonathan Downham
You can message Jonathan on Twitter @ccpractitioner
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2021-11-0827 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in liaison psychiatryI'm delighted to be joined by PA Chloe Denyer in this episode, to discuss her future in mind.
Chloe is a PA in psych liaison and tells us all about her job role, and how the pandemic has affected her job role.
Chloe is on Twitter @denyer_chloe
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2021-11-0124 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates as great educatorsIn this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by long-term Physician Associate educator Tamara Ritsema.
Tami is an associate professor in the Physician Assistant Program and has been a PA educator in the United States and in the United Kingdom since 2009.
We discuss some of the ways PAs can be educators themselves, and what it takes to be a good teacher. Tami also has research interests in the development of the PA profession outside the United States, with particular interest in PAs in the UK.
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2021-10-2523 minThe Physician Associate PodcastImproving working relationships between doctors and physician associatesIn this episode, I'm joined by PA Nana Amoasi who is undertaking a fellowship to look at improving working relationships between physician associates and doctors.
We're joined by Nana's supervisor Dr Jeremy Noble to discuss how best to introduce physician associates into the workforce without disrupting doctor's training, and how best to win over those who are sceptical about physician associates.
You can get in touch with Nana (nana.amoasi@ouh.nhs.uk) and Jeremy (jeremy.noble@hee.nhs.uk)
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2021-10-1826 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in general surgeryIn this episode we chat with PA Rehma Sayed, who works in general surgery. Rehma tells us all about how physician associates fit into the extended surgical team, and some of the exciting innovations she is helping to lead as a PA.Whatsapp group for surgical PAs - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQ5i9bC3rycEoMofmdIydoTwitter link @PAA_YH You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK
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2021-10-1122 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPA week - Jim Parle reflects on the physician associate professionHappy PA Week to all physician associates across the UK and the globe.
In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by the 'grandfather' of Physician Associates in the UK - Professor Jim Parle - who was instrumental in establishing the PA profession here.
Hear from Jim about the challenges and accomplishments he remembers most fondly, and what he hopes for the future of the PA profession in the UK.
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2021-10-0425 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in sexual healthIn this episode, we chat with PA Brad Sewell, who works a split post covering both GP and sexual health services. We're also joined by Brad's consultant supervisor Dr Massey.Dr Massey can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter PA Brad Sewell is on LinkedIn You can find out more about PAs working in sexual health from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health here - https://www.fsrh.org/members/for-physician-associates/You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @P...
2021-09-2020 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in respiratory medicineIn this episode, we're joined by PA Daniel Woosey - who is the Lead Physician Associate at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and has many years experience as a PA in respiratory medicine. Dan shares his thoughts on how PAs get a good start in respiratory medicine, and how his career has developed into leading the profession in his hospital trust.You can find Dan on Twitter @wooze6 You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK...
2021-09-1318 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in endocrinologyIn this episode, we meet PA Alice Wills, who is a physician associate breaking new ground by working in endocrinology and diabetes medicine. Alice tells us what her usual working week involves, some of the conditions she sees and treats regularly, and the progression she is making so far. Alice also shares some great advice for PA students and those wanting to learn more about endocrinology. We also chat about how best to integrate PAs and junior doctors working together, and what makes a job advert attractive for PAs. You can get in t...
2021-09-0616 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPAs working in new ways across obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatricsIn this episode, we're joined by a team of consultants and physician associates from across the obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatric departments in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, who talk about how PAs are working in new and innovative ways, and the hugely beneficial impact they are creating.
If you want to get in contact with the team, their contact details are:
Fran Harlow - consultant obsterician and clinical skills for the PA course at University of East Anglia - fran.harlow@nnuh.nhs.uk
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2021-08-3027 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to explain the role of a physician associateIn this episode, I'm joined by Jeannie Watkins - the past president of the Faculty of Physician Associates, and the new head of the PA Schools Council.
Jeannie is also the course director of the PA course at St. George's University in London.
Jeannie explains her concept of the 'DNA of a physician associate' which is a great way to explain the role of physician associates, and looks ahead to what the future might hold.
You can get in touch with Jeannie on Twitter @jeannie_watkins
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2021-08-2317 minThe Physician Associate PodcastAll about the Faculty of Physician AssociatesIn this episode, I'm joined by the president of the Faculty of Physician Associates Kate Straughton, and vice president Michelle Chapman.
We find out a bit more about what the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians is all about, how it came into being, the work it is currently doing, and where it is looking to go into the future to support PAs.
You can get in touch with the FPARCP through the website - www.fparcp.co.uk
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2021-08-1626 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in New ZealandIn this episode, I'm joined by Shelly Collins - the vice president of the New Zealand Physician Associate society (NZPAS).
The NZPAS works to integrate physician associates into the New Zealand healthcare system.
You can get in touch with NZPAS on their website and their Facebook page.
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2021-08-0919 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates in ENTIn this episode, we chat with PA Molly Jones, who works as a PA in ENT (ear, nose and throat). Molly tells us what first attracted her to the speciality, shares some tips on how to interview well for ENT jobs, and where she sees her career developing into ENT surgery. Molly is on Twitter if you'd like to get in touch @Molly_Cupcakes You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
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2021-08-0213 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates transforming healthcareIn this episode, we chat with Nick Mattick from PATH (Physician Associates Transforming Healthcare). PATH is the first UK-based recruitment company for Physician Associates in the NHS.
We hear about some of the challenges in setting up a PA focused business, and how PATH are supporting the careers of physician associates in the UK.
You can find out more about PATH on their website - https://our-path.co.uk/
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2021-07-2615 minThe Physician Associate PodcastThe body of evidence about physician associatesThis week, we chat with Professor Vari Drennan, who has been the author of many research papers looking into the contribution and impact of physician associates in health care teams in the UK.Vari talks about her really interesting studies and the results where the outcomes of consultations with physician associates were compared to other healthcare professionals.Professor Drennan works at the Centre for Health & Social Care Research , Joint Faculty of Kingston University & St. George’s University of London, London, UK and more details about her work can be found here. Vari can be contacted on email at v.drennan@sgul...
2021-07-1930 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWhat's it like as a Physician Associate in USA?In this episode, we speak to two American Physician Assistants, Beth & Katie. They have over a decade of cumulative PA academia experience, and clinical backgrounds in orthopedics, emergency medicine, regenerative medicine and aesthetics. Beth and Katie run a brilliant podcast called 'Where the white coat comes off' for American based PAs, and it was a pleasure to have them as guests for the UK based Physician Associate podcast to discuss the similarities and differences of the professions. You can find Beth and Katie, their fab podcast and their PA business detailed here - https://prepaclinic.com/You can connect wit...
2021-07-1223 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician associates working dual rolesAlbie James is a PA employed by Alliance for Better Care, GP Federation, and works in a split role with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust. This was part of wider integration work, implemented to explore potential benefits of working across organisational boundaries. Albie chats about what attracted him to such a novel way of working, and some of the benefits he's able to bring to both roles. There are many models of split roles and careful consideration should be given to contract arrangements, primary employer, etc. when setting them up.Albie is on Twitter @AlbieJamesPA and...
2021-07-0511 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHow to recruit & retain a Physician AssociateThis week we are joined by Dr Natalie King - who has been one of the biggest supporters of physician associates. Dr King shares her top tips on why hospital trusts should consider employing physician associates, how to write job descriptions that will be attractive to applicants, and how to retain and develop physician associates. Much of what Dr King talks about is based in her experience in secondary care, but the principles are valid to PAs in primary care and across the NHS. You can contact Dr King through the KSS School of PAs h...
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The Physician Associate PodcastDeveloping yourself as a physician associateSpecial Episode - On Becoming Edition This week's episode of the Physician Associate Podcast sounds quite different. Recorded as part of the 'On Becoming' course, it features 5 of my PA friends from across the country, in a wide ranging conversation about life as a physician associate.In our Praxis group, we talk about self-development, learning to become a more confident person, building resilience and how to overcome some of the troubles and challenges we all face as physician associates. You can follow the PA podcast on Twitter and Facebook @PApodcastUK
2021-06-1442 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPhysician Associates in infectious diseasesWe talk to Chloe Heywood who works as one of the only physician associates in infectious disease medicine. Chloe takes us through why she chose her speciality, what it's like working with some unusual diseases, and the impact COVID19 has had on infectious diseases. You can follow the PA podcast on Twitter and Facebook
2021-06-0712 minThe Physician Associate PodcastPA career development - contraception skillsAimee Ehrenzeller is a physician associate working in General Practice, who became the first PA in the UK to gain a qualification in intrauterine techniques. Aimee has gone on to develop her career as a PA in general practice, and the qualifications from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health are now open to all Physician Associates. Find out more about the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health's qualifications that are open to Physician Associates here - https://www.fsrh.org/members/for-physician-associates/ Aimee is on Twitter (@aimeeehren) and LinkedIn The PA PODCAST is also on social media Twitter @PApodcastUK and Fac...
2021-05-3114 minThe Physician Associate PodcastNational PA expansion programmeIn this week's episode, we take a look at how the National Physician Associate Expansion Programme (NPAEP) helped to grow the PA profession in the UK, learning from how it has developed in the USA. We chat with Dr Nick Jenkins who lead the NPAEP, about how a trip to America introduced him to the concept of physician assistants, and in turn to leading the expansion of the PA profession in the UK. Dr Jenkins is on Twitter @ DrNickJenkins The PA Podcast is on Twitter and Facebook @PApodcastUK
2021-05-2426 minThe Physician Associate PodcastCareer development for PAs in primary careWe chat to Jade Moore, who has gone from being the only physician associate in Essex a few years ago to leading the PA course at Anglia Ruskin University, through a very busy career in primary care. You can contact Jade via jade.moore@aru.ac.ukYou can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
2021-05-1721 minThe Physician Associate PodcastHospital CEO's view of physician associatesThis week's guest is Professor Steve Dunn, the Chief Executive Officer of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.We talk all about how physician associates have grown and developed within the Trust and how the role might grow further into the future. Steve also gives some top tips for other Trusts who want to recruit and retain Physician Associates. If you'd like to get in touch with Steve directly, you can message him on Twitter @SteveDunnCEO You can also connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
2021-05-1019 minThe Physician Associate PodcastEvidence about PAs in the workforceIn this week's episode, we talk about research done at the University of East Anglia into physician associates in the local secondary care systems in Norfolk, with Professor Susanne Lindqvist and Dr Stephanie Howard Wilsher.The research touches on topics that will apply to lots of different secondary care settings across the UK and for physician associates in every speciality and primary care too. There's also a fascinating talk about the identity of physician associates and how the role might develop in the future.You can contact Professor Lindqvist at s.lindqvist@uea.ac.uk and with Dr Howard Wilsher...
2021-05-0321 minThe Physician Associate PodcastThe first Physician Associate in the UKIn this episode, we're joined by Rachel Ditoro, who was one of the very first American trained Physician Assistants to come over and start working in the UK as a PA almost 20 years ago. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
2021-04-2616 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWhat PAs need to know before they work in GPWe speak to Ben Gowland from the General Practice Podcast about how Physician Associates fit into GP surgeries. We help PAs understand some of the terms that are connected to primary care like PCNs and about how PAs can join partnerships. You can check out Ben's amazing General Practice Podcast here And you can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast on social media Twitter @PApodcastUKFacebook @PApodcastUK
2021-04-1923 minThe Physician Associate PodcastGMC regulation for physician associatesClare Barton is an Assistant Director of regulation at the General Medical Council. Clare is currently responsible for leading the programme to bring Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates into the regulation of the GMC. The role of the GMC is to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK.In the episode, Clare talks about how you can be involved too, by joining the community of interest and the email address for any individual queries is MAPs@gmc-uk.org Clare has a background in education and regulation having previously worked at the University of Paisley and the A...
2021-04-1224 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWhat is a School of PAs?In this episode, we chat with Jo Piper, who is the programme director of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex School of Physician Associates.Jo joined the HEEKSS PA Programme back in April 2015 following many years working in IT for the banking sector. The KSS School of Physician Associates is a collaborative project which supports the development of Physician Associates across Kent, Surrey and Sussex in the UK.You can contact Jo and find out more about the KSS School of PAs via their websitehttps://kssschoolofpas.org/ You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
2021-04-0511 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWho are Physician Associate Ambassadors?The guest on this episode is Matt Aiello, who works with Health Education England as a National Programmes Lead. Matt talks about the development of Physician Associate Ambassadors, how Health Education England have supported the role, and his thoughts on the future of PAs in the UK.Click here to find out more about your local Health Education England region and connect with your local PA Ambassador You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK
2021-03-2917 minThe Physician Associate PodcastSupervision of PAs in primary care and preceptorship yearsPhysician Associates can play an important part in relieving a proportion of the clinical burden on GPs and their wider staff, but only with the right training and support in place. In this episode, we chat to Sheffield based PA Ria Agarwal who is an experienced primary care PA. Ria and her team have published a couple of papers recently about an innovative preceptorship year that they have launched to help newly qualified PAs transition into working in primary care effectively, and the levels of supervision that PAs might need as they begin working in GPs surgeries. With the expansion...
2021-03-2223 minThe Physician Associate PodcastThe History of Physician AssociatesIn this episode, we chat to Professor Phil Begg, who was instrumental in establishing the Physician Associate profession in the UK. You can get in touch with Professor Begg via email (philip.begg@nhs.net) And you can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK More about Professor Phil Begg Professor Begg has been a clinician for almost 40 years, and is an international leader in his clinical field, with his main interest in audiological and vestibular medicine.He leads a research team currently working on a £1.5 million NIHR funded study developing a totally implantable cochlear implant, his resea...
2021-03-1523 minThe Physician Associate PodcastWelcome to the Physician Associate PodcastThe first episode of the Physician Associate Podcast will be launching soon. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast.Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK
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