College of Medical Associate Professionals
The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) is the UK’s independent professional body dedicated to representing and advocating for Medical Associate Professionals, including Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates, by setting high standards in education and clinical practice to ensure patient safety and trust.
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CMAPs membership is designed to support you throughout your career as a Medical Associate Professional.
Join our growing community of Physician Associates, Anaesthesia Associates and MAP students dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
As the professional body for Medical Associate Professionals, CMAPs provides guidance, resources, and a strong collective voice to advance your career and the profession, so you can focus on what matters most – your patients.
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News & Updates
Celebrating PA Week: A Global Profession Built on Skill, Courage, & Resilience
Happy PA Week to every Physician Associate across the globe! This week is more than a celebration, it’s the public recognition of a profession that exemplifies the concept of teamwork and collaboration. In recent years, PAs across the world stood shoulder to shoulder...
CMAPs Statement on the AU vs GMC Court Ruling
The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) welcomes the judgment by Mrs. Justice Lambert dismissing in full the judicial review claim brought by Anaesthetists United (AU) against the General Medical Council (GMC). In her ruling, Mrs. Justice Lambert...
Statement on the Publication of Professor Leng’s Final Review into the Roles of Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates
The Office of Physician Associates (OoPA) at College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) acknowledges the publication of the final report from Professor Leng’s review into the roles of Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), following an...
