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
Historic Milestone: Welcoming GMC Regulation for Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates
Good morning, and welcome to your first day as part of a regulated profession. This is a momentous day for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). Friday the 13th may be considered unlucky for some, but for our professions, it marks...
Congratulations to UMAPS and General Secretary Stephen Nash
On behalf of the College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to UMAPS, its General Secretary Stephen Nash, and the Senior Leadership Team for their remarkable achievement in formally establishing UMAPs as a trade union...
Statement from the College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) regarding the recently announced review of PAs and AAs
The College of Medical Associate Professionals warmly welcomes the announcement of an independent review of Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). This long-awaited review is a significant and positive step toward understanding and enhancing the...