In this episode, we hear from Ross Raymond-Jones, covering a range of topics, including his decision making process to becoming a PA, his experience as a PA ambassador, his involvement in PA education and his PhD journey. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch via LinkedIn www.LinkedIn.com/in/rraymond-jones…

Professor Dame Clare Gerada - Dr Gerada is a registered Medical Practitioner with an understanding of and experience in the provision of general practice, mental health and addiction services.Professor Gerada joins me for this week's episode to chat about physician associates in primary care, and her thoughts on the PA profession. She has held seve…

In this fascinating episode we hear from Skye Rapson, Founder of the Unconventional Organisation and host of The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast.Skye is an academic with over seven years of experience working in adult education and is now a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health.Skye was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. Since then, she h…

Ever wondered what its like to be a physician associate student?Hear from Mahnoor Raja, who is a PA student, and the national student representative for the FPARCP You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode, we welcome Hendrik Bollen, one of the first Physician Assistants (B. Sc.) in Germany. Hendrik shares his impressive journey: from studying as one of the first PA students in Germany, through his work in surgery and five years in the emergency department, to his current position at the University Hospital Essen. There, he works as a…

Rachel Nowikow was awarded the Physician Associate of the Year prize at the annual Faculty of Physician Associates conference in December 2023.Rachel is a PA in primary care, specializing in LGBTQ+ healthcare specifically non binary and transgender healthcare. Hear all about her amazing work, which goes above and beyond, and why she was nominated f…

This episode outlines all you need to know to understand your NHS Pension as a physician associate. It will assist in clarifying the scheme or schemes you have membership in, the potential impact of the Age Discrimination Case, the importance of checking records and the peripheral benefits provided to you and your families as a result of membership…

The wonderful Medics Money podcast is co-hosted by Dr Ed Cantelo, who is not only a doctor but also a Chartered Accountant and Tax adviser.Ed joins us on the Physician Associate podcast, to share some of his fundamental knowledge about financial matters specifically for PAs and healthcare workers.Do check out their website for the podcast and resou…

In this episode we hear from 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 medi…

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 B…

In this episode, we talk to Jess Wickett, Lead PA at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about organising a conference for PAs. We discuss the role of a Lead PA, as well as what goes into planning a successful conference, which aims to celebrate PAs and provide some positivity in what has been a turbulent year for the profession.In addi…

With the cold weather upon us, what better way to start the year then with our very own Quiz-SARD designed to warm up those January chills. Quiz-SARD is a family friendly quiz with a mix of easy and challenging rounds. Hosted by our Quiz-SARD master and customer support team member Quizty also known as Christy. So put your general knowledge and ove…

Thanks 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. If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more …

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 f…

In this episode we talk with Nick Pollard, co-author of ‘Eating Disorders: An Oxford Specialist Handbook’. Combining evidence-based knowledge with personal experience (having supported his own daughter in her recovery from an eating disorder) Nick provides knowledge and skills that will help all Physician Associates to recognise, manage, and suppor…

For #PAweek2023, I was hosted on the General Practice Podcast by Ben Gowland. Ben was the inspiration for me setting up the PA podcast, and he's been very supportive in helping behind the scenes. It was lovely to speak to Ben about the current issues facing the PA profession, and how things might develop in the future.You can connect with the Physi…

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. You can connect w…

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 SheffieldWe discuss topics such as training medical and PA students, how PAs are growing in the north of England and collecting research into physician associates.…

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. To find out more you can visit Yourstance.org or contact Natasha via her email. Since the recording of the podcast, the signup method to Yourstance has sl…

In this episode, we hear from Ben Wilkinson, a physician associate in acute medicine with a personal interest in research. We discuss the importance of healthcare education accessibility, as well as novel findings specific to physician associate students - and how these might be applied in the context of workforce crises.Ben also outlines his exper…

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. If you'd …

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 o…

Orthopedics 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 r…

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

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 …

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…

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. You can …

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 kid…

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 …

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 passionately explains his choice of specialising in neurology and provides a glimpse into his daily acti…

Kiran Landa is a Physician Associate, working in Clinical Paediatrics and health-tech innovation. A large part of Kiran's role involves research, software engineering and using technology. However, Kiran has had an interesting - and at times difficult - path to landing her dream job. Kiran gives us a frank and honest description of her struggles in…

A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. The typical activities of trade unions include providing assistance and services to their members, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, working to improve the quality of public services, political campaig…

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 organisat…

Last week, there were lots of headlines about the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship. I wanted to find out more about this apprenticeship, and how it might help grow the future medical workforce and attract and recruit from a wider pool of people in the local community. The Apprenticeship gives individuals, who for a multitude of reasons may have…

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. You can conne…

In 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 S…

In 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 Prima…

In 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 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…

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 priv…

Have 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 expe…

In 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 proje…

In 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. You…

In 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.You …

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.You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - …

Our annual SARD Quizmas is upon us! SARD hosted a Christmas Quizmas III on Thursday 15 December with our resident Quiz Master, Jolly Ol' Saint Christy. We now would like to share the quiz with all our listeners! So grab a drink, put your feet up and get those brain juices flowing – it's Quizmas time! Let us know your score on Twitter @SARDJV and us…

Thanks 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…

Debbie 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. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter -…

Hear 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. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK…

As 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 recru…