Meet the Team
Office of Physician Associates
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Office of Physician Associates
Welcome to the Office of Physician Associates. The team is made up of dedicated PAs from diverse clinical backgrounds, all committed to representing and supporting the profession. They bring together their collective experience to advocate for the role of PAs, ensure professional development opportunities, and strengthen their presence within multidisciplinary teams.
Each of them is passionate about advancing the PA profession, promoting best practices, and creating a strong, unified community. The team is still growing, so please return for new updates as it continues to expand.
Read on to learn more about the team members, their clinical roles, and why they joined CMAPs.
Feel free to get in touch with the team via info@cmaps.org.uk.
Mobashar Rashid
Role: Co-President and Trustee of the Medical Associate Congress
Education: University of Bradford (2017-2019)
Clinical Role: Mobashar has over a decade of healthcare experience, including five years as a Physician Associate. He specialises in Urgent and Primary Care, with expertise in stakeholder management, digital health tools, and remote AI technologies for complex patients.
Why Mobashar Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Mobashar is deeply committed to building a professional body that fully represents and advocates for MAPs without barriers. His vision is to enhance the working lives of PAs and AAs by setting high standards, creating opportunities for professional growth, and increasing recognition for their contributions to healthcare. He aims to build strong collaborations with stakeholders and highlight the unique skillset of MAPs in tackling healthcare challenges. Mobashar is particularly passionate about professional wellbeing and wants CMAPs to provide the support MAPs need to thrive in their roles. He sees the College and its Offices as a platform to unify and empower MAPs, ensuring they remain adaptable to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare systems.
Alice Fitzpatrick
Role: Co-President and Trustee of the Medical Associate Congress
Education: University of Birmingham (2015-2017)
Clinical Role: With eight years of experience in the North East of England, Alice has transitioned from Acute and Respiratory Medicine to Primary Care, where she now works with a focus on Women’s Health and reducing health inequalities. She is also a faculty member at a local university, leading a clinical skills and professional behaviour programme which prepares PA students for clinical practice.
Why Alice Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Alice joined CMAPs because she believes PAs and AAs need a professional body that is solely focused on serving their best interests. For her, this includes providing support, delivering professional guidance, and advocating for the growth and development of MAPs. Alice is passionate about creating a strong foundation of professional standards and fostering engagement with stakeholders at the highest levels to ensure MAPs have the tools to succeed. She envisions the College as a stabilising force in the profession, empowering members to excel in their clinical roles and pursue their professional interests. Alice is especially motivated to reduce health inequalities and provide the resources MAPs need to deliver exceptional care to patients.
Jack Hill
Role: Vice President
Education: University of Leeds (2017-2019)
Clinical Role: Jack works within the specialty of Clinical Haematology, managing patients with blood and bone marrow conditions. His work spans inpatient, outpatient, and day-unit care, and includes diagnostic procedures such as bone marrow and skin biopsies. He also works part-time in Urgent Care.
Why Jack Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Jack believes that PAs and AAs are highly skilled professionals who deserve the same level of advocacy, representation, and professional standards as any other healthcare group. He sees CMAPs as a pivotal step toward achieving this recognition. His goals include helping the College and its Offices lead in developing professional standards, working with stakeholders to ensure MAPs have access to the best training and opportunities, and fostering a sense of pride in the profession. Jack also wants to ensure the profession continues to innovate, such as exploring pathways with NHS Blood and Transplant for blood component authorisation. Having worked with patient and carer networks in the past to improve understanding of PAs, Jack is excited to bring similar projects to the College to amplify its impact.
Andy Jones
Role: Past President
Education: University of Manchester (0161 manny on the map), (2016-2018)
Clinical Role: Andy works in Upper GI surgery, subspecialist interest in biliary/pancreatic medicine. He works across both inpatient and outpatient services, providing comprehensive care to patients. In addition to his primary role, he participates (sadly) in on-call duties, covering general surgery, breast surgery and urology. He is also lead PA for his trust and is a visiting lecturer for surrounding PA programs.
Why Andy Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Andy’s journey to CMAPS began as he originally served as the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) President during the turbulent and unpredictable second half of 2024. During this time, he played a key role in stakeholder engagement, advocating and fighting for PAs and supporting the formation of the Leng review, as well as working closely with PAs across the country. As the FPA closed, Andy reflected deeply on the future of the profession. He firmly believed that a strong, independent voice was essential to advocate effectively for PAs. Now, he is committed to CMAPS as the professional body that can not only enhance the perception of PAs but also lead the way as a truly independent organisation—one that can advocate for the profession with clarity, strength, and efficiency.
Pauline Weir
Role: Co-Registrar
Education: St George’s University of London (2014-2016)
Clinical Role: Pauline is the Lead PA for her Primary Care Network, working clinically across the PCN. As the integrated neighbourhood lead, she fosters collaboration between primary care and community providers, as well as volunteer services, to enhance patient outcomes.
Why Pauline Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Pauline joined CMAPs to create a professional home where PAs and AAs can feel proud of their contributions to healthcare. She is driven by the vision of establishing CMAPs as an independent and authoritative body dedicated solely to advocating for the needs of MAPs. For Pauline, this includes raising public awareness about the unique roles of PAs and AAs, building a strong professional community, and empowering members to lead positive change. She is passionate about creating a future where elected members of the College and its Offices are given the tools and authority to make meaningful contributions that benefit the profession.
Ross Raymond-Jones
Role: Co-Registrar
Education: University of Plymouth (2017-2019)
Clinical Role: Ross qualified as a Physician Associate in 2019, building on his background in nursing. He has worked in a variety of clinical roles across both primary and secondary care, with a particular focus on healthcare for the elderly. In addition to his clinical work, Ross has served as a Health Education England PA Ambassador and held positions within the Faculty of Physician Associates Education Committee and the Academy of Physician Associates (APA) steering group. He now works full-time in academia on a PA programme while also studying a part-time PhD in medical education.
Why Ross Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: Ross joined CMAPs to channel his passion for professional standards and support the creation of a welcoming professional home for all PAs and AAs. He has been inspired by the resilience and resourcefulness of the profession during these challenging times and is committed to using his role as co-registrar to uphold and promote high ethical and professional standards as the profession transitions into a new era of GMC regulation.
Michelle Reston
Role: Secretary
Education: University of Birmingham (2015-2017)
Clinical Role: Michelle has over eight years of experience as a Physician Associate in Primary Care, working across rural Wales, the Midlands, and the South of England. She has developed expertise in patient assessment, long-term condition management, home visits, and primary care services. Committed to professional development, Michelle has mentored colleagues and actively promoted the Physician Associate role. As a ‘PA Champion’ in the Midlands, she played a key role in advocating for the profession and supporting its integration into primary care.
Why Michelle Joined CMAPs Office of PAs: As Secretary for the Office of PAs at CMAPs, Michelle is committed to providing a strong, supportive professional home for PAs and AAs. She is passionate about advocating for the appropriate integration of Medical Associate Professionals within multidisciplinary teams and ensuring their contributions to patient care are fully recognised. Michelle aims to diversify training opportunities and career pathways, fostering long-term job satisfaction in these roles. She is dedicated to creating a safe space for discussions on the effective utilisation of MAPs across healthcare settings, with a particular focus on primary care and community outreach while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
