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

FPA virtual conference 2021 There are just a few hours to go until FPA president, Kate Straughton launches the FPA virtual conference 2021.  If you're a registered delegate, you will... more

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

Exclusive new physician associate (PA) members-only area launched We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) exclusive new members-only area.... more

Physician associate – regulation update We have been informed by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) that the regulation of physician associates (PAs) anaesthesia... more

Speciality spotlight series – a 'physician assistant' turned physician associate shares her story Physician associates (PAs) were formally introduced into the UK healthcare service in... more

Black History Month – a physician associate student’s story Taneil Lee is a first year physician associate (PA) student at Newcastle University. Here, she shares her PA journey... more

Black History Month – a physician associate tells us their story, ambitions and what diversity means to them What is your background and why did you decide to become a physician... more

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) are seeking to appoint a number of individuals to the Physician Associate National Examination Question... more