Physician Associate Podcast

20/05/2024

In this episode of the Physician Associate Podcast, we meet Dr Richard Pile. Richard is a GP partner and certified Lifestyle Medicine physician. Richard tells us about applying the principles of Lifestyle Medicine both personally and professionally, including during a GP consultation.

Richard also shares his experience of working with a PA in his practice, and why lifestyle medicine is an excellent area for PA’s to be involved with.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

13/05/2024

In this episode we talk to Matt Rai, a senior PA who has recently been focusing his efforts on making sure that PAs (and AAs) are getting additional support and guidance for their well-being during what has been a challenging time for MAPs.

Whilst simultaneously working clinically in primary care and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, Matt has devoted much of his spare time to brainstorming and planning how he can have a positive influence on the MAP community.

Matt is running a series of wellbeing retreats for MAPs, the first of which is taking place at the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton on Saturday 25th May.

This day is the first in a series of planned retreats designed to gather the MAP community and focus on community connection and well-being.

For more information reach out to Matt on Instagram:

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Alternatively, if you are ready to book, tickets can be purchased from:

Come and join us at the PA/AA Wellbeing Retreat for a day of relaxation, self-care, and rejuvenation.

06/05/2024

Learn from Jess Wickett, Lead PA, about organising a conference for PAs which aims to celebrate PAs and provide some positivity including a 'Escape Room' and an Ultrasound Workshop.

The PA Spring Conference will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on the 23rd May 2024. It is a National Conference for all PAs & PA students, with a range of clinical & career-based topics.


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22/01/2024

The General Medical Council (GMC)have confirmed that fees for physician associates registration are likely to be lower than doctors pay for registration

Find out more from THE PA+PER



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The GMC said on Twitter/X that it needed to ‘review and agree fee levels’ in preparation for the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The General Medical Council is set to regulate physician associates and anaesthesia associates, as well as doctors, by the e...

22/01/2024

The Faculty of Physician Associates have pledged to release additional guidance documents about physician associates, covering topics about scope of practice and supervision

Find out more about what this might mean for PAs and those who work with us with The PA+PER magazine

The RCP have pledged to release additional supportive guidance documents for physician associates, covering a range of key topics to help inform and guide the profession, the wider healthcare workforce and patients. Following the publication in October 2023 of the first piece of supportive guidance....

21/01/2024

Physician associates have been covered in several major news outlets recently including The Guardian and The News Agents

Find out more & other updates on regulation for physician associates with THE PA+PER

Several major media outlets have covered physician associate stories in the news today, including the News Agents Podcast. The Guardian newspaper carries a story and interview with physician associate Sammy Chan, who is one of 40 physician associates employed at the Royal Berkshire foundation trust....

20/01/2024

Regulation of the physician associate profession by General Medical Council (GMC) is a step closer this week

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Today marks the next step on the journey for GMC regulation of the physician associate profession. But what exactly has just happened?  Lat year, the government released the outcome of the public consultation on ‘Regulating anaesthesia associates and physician associates’. The FPA and the Royal...

20/01/2024

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh have issued a position statement about physician associates

Find out more about this, and updates on PA regulation by General Medical Council (GMC) on THE PA+PER

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh have released a statement about physician associates. The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) is a medical royal college in Scotland. It is one of three organisations that sets the training standards for physicians in the United Kingdom....

30/11/2023

What a year for the podcast

27/11/2023

*Issue 2 of the Physician Associate magazine the PA+PER is out now!*

2️⃣0️⃣ We celebrate 20 years of the PA profession in the UK celebrate 🙌

🧬 A great article about what’s in the DNA of a PA

🔬Find out about a brilliant opportunity to get involved in research as a PA

🇬🇧 Focus on PAs right across the UK

And loads more too!

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23/10/2023

In this episode, I was invited as a guest to speak on another podcast - a series called the illuminating Primary Care Podcast - run by MenloPark, who are a primary care recruitment company.

We discuss all aspects of the PA role, from qualifying through to working as part of a PCN and what the future looks like in general practice for PAs.

Your can find out more about ⁠Menlo Park Recruitment⁠ on their website and check out their ⁠Illuminating Primary Care podcast series⁠ too.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

16/10/2023

In this special episode, I was joined by Nick Pollard. Nick is one of the brains behind the new Oxford Specialist Handbook on eating disorders. The book, and its associated eLearning modules, comprehensively covers the eight types of eating disorders recognised by the DSM-5 and ICD-11 alongside emerging varieties.

Nick has a background in psychology and lived experience of helping his own daughter through an eating disorder – all of which Nick shares with us on this podcast episode, as well as some top tips for physician associates to help their patients with eating disorders.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

02/10/2023

In this episode, I hear from Dr Nabeel Arshad who is a GP at The Brooke Surgery. We discuss how the surgery is innovating primary care services, and the part that physician associates have played in their success.

Hear more about how Physician Associates help The Brooke Surgery provide Unlimited Access 24/7, 365 to their patients.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

25/09/2023

In 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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18/09/2023

In this episode we hear from Natasha Warner about her community work on violence reduction and the work Natasha has been doing outside of her clinical role with an organisation called YourStance.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

04/09/2023

In this episode, we hear from Sabina Patel, a final year PA student and National student representative to the FPA on why she changed careers from companion diagnostics to a physician associate degree.

We also talk about some of the help available to students during the current cost of living crisis as well as common questions to the FPA.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

21/08/2023

In 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 publications.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

14/08/2023

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 the medical field, or simply someone intrigued by the world of orthopedics, this episode promises to inspire and enlighten you.

07/08/2023

In this special edition, to celebrate the 100th episode of the physician associate, I asked my friends, colleagues and listeners of the podcast to send me some lovely voice messages

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

31/07/2023

In 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
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of primary care and the role of physician associates in GP surgeries.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

24/07/2023

In this episode, we discuss the role of physician assistants (PAs) in Canada with Kevin Dickson. Kevin is a Canadian PA in Emergency Medicine in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is also the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants PA chapter president for New Brunswick.

We talk about Kevin's experience of working in Canada. We discuss the benefits of PAs in the healthcare system, such as their ability to improve access to care and reduce wait times. We also discuss some of the challenges facing PAs in Canada, such as the lack of regulation across provinces.
We conclude the episode by discussing the future of PAs in Canada.


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21/07/2023

Physician Associates are transforming healthcare – find out all about how one GP practice in Suffolk has embraced the PA role into their surgery.
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17/07/2023

Physician associates are able to work in many different specialities across the breadth of medicine and surgery. Hear from Naju Ibrahim who is a Physician Associate in Vascular and General Surgery.

Naju tells us all about her career so far, the types of patients she looks after and how she hopes her role as a PA might evolve in the future.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

16/07/2023

Physician Associate Natasha is using her clinical skills to reduce the harm done by knife crime in her neighbourhood with the non-profit organisation YourStance. Find out more about this incredibly important topic.
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16/07/2023

Physician Associate Natasha is using her clinical skills to reduce the harm done by knife crime in her neighbourhood with the non-profit organisation YourStance.

Find out more about this incredibly important topic.
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14/07/2023

Meet George, a Physician Associate who specialises in cardiology. Learn about his passion for cardiology and how he put his cardiovascular fitness to the test by raising money for a good cause.
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13/07/2023

What do we need to consider if we are going to expand physician associate student numbers? Find out more from the PA+PER on our website

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10/07/2023

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of renal medicine with Izzie, a Physician Associate who brings her unique perspective to nephrology. With years of experience and a passion for patient care, Izzie sheds light on the role of a Physician Associate in managing complex renal conditions. From diagnosing and treating kidney diseases to collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, Izzie talks about the challenges and rewards of working in renal medicine.

Hear about the intricacies of this specialized field of medicine, and gain a deeper understanding of how Physician Associates like Izzie are making a significant impact in the lives of patients with kidney disease. We also talk about Izzie's hopes for the future of her career in nephrology.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

03/07/2023

Are you a PA who wants to make more money? Tracy Bingaman is a physician assistant, who teaches PAs to make more money. Tracy is very honest with sharing her experience as a PA and getting burnt out at work. Tracy now spends her time helping others PAs achieve "work optional" financial independence. Tracy also hosts a fantastic podcast called 'The PA Is In' which you should definitely check out.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .

26/06/2023

Shayan Ashjaei is a Neurology Physician Associate, based at King’s College Hospital. I asked Shayan all about his background in neuroscience, his personal connection to wanting to work in neurology, and what he loves about the speciality.
Shayan is able to work on a number of clinical procedures including lumbar punctures, skin and muscle biopsies. Shayan has also developed, implemented and delivered regular lumbar puncture teaching and is trained to perform greater occipital nerve (GON) blocks for acute neurology patients with occipital neuralgia, cluster and cervicogenic headaches.

Shayan also talks about developing a “neurology virtual clinic” - a unique virtual post-discharge clinic for neurology inpatients’ investigations, to improve follow up and the safety of patient care.

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - .