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...
CMAPs response to the RCGP’s Scope of Practice for Physician Associates in General Practice
The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) acknowledges the recent publication of the Royal College of General Practitioners' (RCGP) guidance on the induction, preceptorship, supervision, and scope of practice for Physician Associates (PAs) in general...
CMAPs Commitment to MAPs and Next Steps Amidst FPA Dissolution
The Interim Board of The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPS) wishes to update you on our progress and address the recent announcement regarding the dissolution of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). This...