Historic Milestone: Welcoming GMC Regulation for Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates

Written by CMAPs

The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) is your independent professional body dedicated to representing and advocating for Medical Associate Professionals across the UK. CMAPs is here to provide a dedicated voice for MAPs, including Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs). We are committed to supporting your professional journey, ensuring that your contributions are recognised, and that you have the resources needed to deliver the highest standards of care.

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CMAPs News

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13 December 2024

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!