PA regulation - next steps
Physician Associate regulation - next steps Regulation is on the way! The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) have now formally asked the General Medical Council (GMC) to regulate... more
Recruitment for an RCP Chief Examiner
As the RCP Assessment Unit enters its second year of activity the RCP is looking to consolidate the work achieved to date by the various Examining Boards which fall under the Unit’s... more
The evolving medical team: physician associates and junior doctors
The new president of the Faculty of Physician Associates Kate Straughton and the BMA junior doctors committee deputy chair, Dr Matthew Tuck answer questions about the ongoing debate... more
General Medical Council announced as regulator for physician associates
General Medical Council announced as regulator for physician associates The Department for Health and Social Care on behalf of the UK Governments, has today announced the General Medical... more
Statement on prescribing responsibilities
Earlier in the year the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians hosted a stakeholder roundtable to discuss the current practice in relation to prescribing... more
FPA Conference 2019
Faculty of Physician Associates 4th National CPD Conference 21 October 2019 to 22 October 2019, Royal College of Physicians - London, NW1 4LE Why attend? Provide opportunities to... more
2019 FPA election results
2019 FPA election results Your votes are in and we’re happy to announce the results of your newest FPA officers and representatives! Thank you to everyone who voted and... more
FPA supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff
The Faculty of Physician Associates supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff The Faculty of Physician Associates has announced official endorsement... more
Our New President
Introducing the FPA’s new president Kate Straughton has been appointed FPA president, unopposed, beginning August 1. On accepting the role she said: ‘Firstly, a huge thank... more
FPA Elections 2019
FPA Elections 2019 The FPA is pleased to announce that it will be running elections this year to fill a number of FPA positions. We are seeking nominations for two FPA Officers; President... more