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 the long-anticipated beginning of GMC regulation – a milestone year in the making and one to be celebrated.
We extend our gratitude to the trailblazers in PA and AA leadership, whose tireless dedication and advocacy have made this achievement possible. GMC regulation represents a significant advancement, enhancing safety for patients, employers, and Medical Associate Professions (MAPs).
For many, it may have felt like this day would never come – how often were we told, “It’ll happen by the time you qualify,” only to face delays and even a pandemic postponement? But today, MAPs are poised to begin the process of securing their Associate GMC numbers, a definitive step towards solidifying their future within healthcare.
To assist with this transition, CMAPs have created clear and concise infographics on the pathway to obtaining your A-GMC number. Access them here: https://cmaps.org.uk/gmc-regulation, and use them to guide your application when invited.
MAPs – make sure you’re ready:
- Update your employers: Share the latest guidance to ensure they are aware of what GMC regulation means for your role. https://www.gmc-uk.org/pa-and-aa-regulation-hub/information-for-employers
- Ensure you have union membership and professional indemnity: It’s vital to protect yourself with appropriate support. Find out more here: https://umaps.org.uk/umaps-membership
- Join a professional body designed for you: CMAPs is what you make it. Be part of shaping the future.
https://cmaps.org.uk/products/cmaps-founding-member
Let’s take this exciting step together.
We are proud to stand with you on this historic day – here’s to the future of PAs and AAs!