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
Flying the Flag for UK PAs: Reflections from AAPA 2025 in Denver
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of travelling to Denver, Colorado, to attend the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) conference on behalf of CMAPs, and as a member of UMAPs. From the moment I landed, it was clear that this wasn’t just any...
UMAPs and CMAPs Joint Statement on the GMC Accreditation of PA & AA Programmes
The College of Medical Associate Professionals and United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all the universities who have now received accreditation for their PA and AA programmes from the General Medical...
CMAPs Response to GMC Supervision Guidance
The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) welcomes the General Medical Council’s (GMC) newly published supervision guidance for doctors working with Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). This is a significant and timely step forward...
