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...
Leng Evidence Publication – Joint Statement from The College of Medical Associate Professionals and United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union
The College of Medical Associate Professionals and United Medical Associate Professionals Trade Union are delighted to announce the publication of our Leng Review evidence submission documents. The National Enquiry Research Group, comprising of members...
CMAPs RCR Statement
The College of Medical Associate Professionals (CMAPs) has requested clarification regarding IR(ME)R training and Non-Medical Referrer (NMR) entitlement for Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)...
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...
