One of the UK's first microbiology PAs shares her story Microbiology is an essential specialty within the healthcare environment. It focuses on the diagnosis and management of bacterial... more

Physician Associate National Certification and Recertification Examinations – changes to the limit on attempts and eligibility period The role of the Physician Associate National... more

LGBT+ History Month – a physician associate’s experience of supporting LGBT patients Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month aims to promote equality and... more

Spotlight series – physician associates in primary care | Eunice Ashley  Each year, physician associates (PAs) continue to positively impact primary care, and the number of... more

Spotlight series – physician associates in primary care Physician associate (PA) Vima Gomes qualified in 2014 from the University of Aberdeen and began working in primary care in... more

Spotlight series – physician associates in primary care | Anita Obaro Each year, physician associates (PAs) continue to positively impact primary care, and the number of qualified PAs... more

FPA virtual conference – poster competition and FPA awards The FPA virtual conference took place between 25-26 November 2021. The event saw over 800 delegates register and over 400... more

Spotlight series: physician associates in surgery – gynaecological oncology The key requirement for acceptance on a physician associate (PA) course is an undergraduate degree in a... more

Spotlight series: physician associates in surgery – general surgery The number of physician associates (PAs) practising in surgical specialties continues to rise. At this exciting... more

Spotlight series: physician associates (PAs) in surgical specialties – paediatric plastic surgery The physician associate (PA) profession has grown by over 300 in just 1... more