Orthopedics focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons). Join James Catton, as we uncover the remarkable journey of Jonathan, a trailblazing PA in orthopedics. This episode takes listeners on a captivating exploration of Jonathan Ogidi's life and career. From his early aspirations to his current role as a physician associate in orthopedics, gain insights into his collaborative approach, working closely with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients dealing with musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student aspiring to join the medical field, or simply someone intrigued by the world of orthopedics, this episode promises to inspire and enlighten you. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Orthopedics focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons). Join James Catton, as we uncover the remarkable journey of Jonathan, a trailblazing PA in orthopedics. This episode takes listeners on a captivating exploration of Jonathan Ogidi's life and career. From his early aspirations to his current role as a physician associate in orthopedics, gain insights into his collaborative approach, working closely with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients dealing with musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student aspiring to join the medical field, or simply someone intrigued by the world of orthopedics, this episode promises to inspire and enlighten you. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/PApodcastUK" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician assocaites in orthopedics 

In this special edition, to celebrate the 100th episode of the physician associate, I asked my friends, colleagues and listeners of the podcast to send me some lovely voice messages --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this special edition, to celebrate the 100th episode of the physician associate, I asked my friends, colleagues and listeners of the podcast to send me some lovely voice messages --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

100th Episode 

In this episode of the podcast, James Catton talks to physician associate Alex Maiello, who is the PA development manager at Hywel Dda University Health Board. Alex has created a bespoke Physician Associate Training Programme for PAs in primary care.  We discuss the role of physician associates in primary care, the benefits of the two-year training program, and Alex's experience of working as a PA in Wales.  Alex Maiello is a physician associate with 3 year experience and is passionate about the role of physician associates in improving access to care and providing high-quality patient care This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of primary care and the role of physician associates in GP surgeries. Alex is on Twitter @AlexMaielloPAR You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - ⁠⁠@PApodcastUK⁠⁠  Facebook - ⁠⁠@PApodcastUK⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠@PApodcastUK--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode of the podcast, James Catton talks to physician associate Alex Maiello, who is the PA development manager at Hywel Dda University Health Board. Alex has created a bespoke Physician Associate Training Programme for PAs in primary care. We discuss the role of physician associates in primary care, the benefits of the two-year training program, and Alex's experience of working as a PA in Wales. Alex Maiello is a physician associate with 3 year experience and is passionate about the role of physician associates in improving access to care and providing high-quality patient care This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of primary care and the role of physician associates in GP surgeries. Alex is on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexMaielloPAR" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter @AlexMaielloPAR</a> You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠@PApodcastUK⁠⁠</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠@PApodcastUK⁠⁠</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠@PApodcastUK</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Training PAs in primary care 

In this episode, we discuss the role of physician assistants (PAs) in Canada with Kevin Dickson. Kevin is a Canadian PA in Emergency Medicine in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is also the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants PA chapter president for New Brunswick.We talk about Kevin's experience of working in Canada. We discuss the benefits of PAs in the healthcare system, such as their ability to improve access to care and reduce wait times. We also discuss some of the challenges facing PAs in Canada, such as the lack of regulation across provinces. We conclude the episode by discussing the future of PAs in Canada.  To find out more about PAs in Canada, check out their website.  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - ⁠@PApodcastUK⁠  Facebook - ⁠@PApodcastUK⁠  Instagram - ⁠@PApodcastUK--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode, we discuss the role of physician assistants (PAs) in Canada with Kevin Dickson. Kevin is a Canadian PA in Emergency Medicine in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is also the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants PA chapter president for New Brunswick. We talk about Kevin's experience of working in Canada. We discuss the benefits of PAs in the healthcare system, such as their ability to improve access to care and reduce wait times. We also discuss some of the challenges facing PAs in Canada, such as the lack of regulation across provinces. We conclude the episode by discussing the future of PAs in Canada. To find out more about PAs in Canada, <a href="https://canadianpa.ca/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">check out their website</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@PApodcastUK⁠</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@PApodcastUK⁠</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@PApodcastUK</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician assistants in Canada

Physician associates are able to work in many different specialities across the breadth of medicine and surgery. Hear from Naju Ibrahim who is a Physician Associate in Vascular and General Surgery; Naju tells us all about her career so far, the types of patients she looks after and how she hopes her role as a PA might evolve in the future.  You can find out more about the Vascular Society on their website or get in touch with Naju on LinkedIn.   You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Physician associates are able to work in many different specialities across the breadth of medicine and surgery. Hear from Naju Ibrahim who is a Physician Associate in Vascular and General Surgery; Naju tells us all about her career so far, the types of patients she looks after and how she hopes her role as a PA might evolve in the future. You can <a href="https://www.vascularsociety.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">find out more about the Vascular Society</a> on their website or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/naju-ibrahim-89355363/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">get in touch with Naju on LinkedIn</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associates working in vascular surgery

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of renal medicine with Izzie, a Physician Associate who brings her unique perspective to nephrology. With years of experience and a passion for patient care, Izzie sheds light on the role of a Physician Associate in managing complex renal conditions.  From diagnosing and treating kidney diseases to collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, Izzie talks about the challenges and rewards of working in renal medicine. Hear about the intricacies of this specialized field of medicine, and gain a deeper understanding of how Physician Associates like Izzie are making a significant impact in the lives of patients with kidney disease. We also talk about Izzie's hopes for the future of her career in nephrology.  You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of renal medicine with Izzie, a Physician Associate who brings her unique perspective to nephrology. With years of experience and a passion for patient care, Izzie sheds light on the role of a Physician Associate in managing complex renal conditions. From diagnosing and treating kidney diseases to collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, Izzie talks about the challenges and rewards of working in renal medicine. Hear about the intricacies of this specialized field of medicine, and gain a deeper understanding of how Physician Associates like Izzie are making a significant impact in the lives of patients with kidney disease. We also talk about Izzie's hopes for the future of her career in nephrology. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associates in renal medicine 

Are you a PA who wants to make more money? Tracy Bingaman is a physician assistant, who teaches PAs to make more money. Tracy is very honest with sharing her experience as a PA and getting burnt out at work. Tracy now spends her time helping others PAs achieve "work optional" financial independence. Tracy also hosts a fantastic podcast called 'The PA Is In' which you should definitely check out.  Tracy's website is here if you'd like to find out more.   You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK     ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Are you a PA who wants to make more money? Tracy Bingaman is a physician assistant, who teaches PAs to make more money. Tracy is very honest with sharing her experience as a PA and getting burnt out at work. Tracy now spends her time helping others PAs achieve "work optional" financial independence. Tracy also hosts a fantastic podcast called 'The PA Is In' which you should definitely check out. <a href="https://tracybingaman.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Tracy's website is here if you'd like to find out more. </a> You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

What does wealth mean to you as a physician associate?

Shayan Ashjaei is a Neurology Physician Associate, based at King’s College Hospital. I asked Shayan all about his background in neuroscience, his personal connection to wanting to work in neurology, and what he loves about the speciality.   Shayan passionately explains his choice of specialising in neurology and provides a glimpse into his daily activities on the ward, which involve delivering exceptional patient care, participating in exciting procedures, and serving as an educator.   Shayan is able to work on a number of clinical procedures including lumbar punctures, skin and muscle biopsies. Shayan has also developed, implemented and delivered regular lumbar puncture teaching and is trained to perform greater occipital nerve (GON) blocks for acute neurology patients with occipital neuralgia, cluster and cervicogenic headaches. Shayan has also worked on a “neurology virtual clinic” - a unique virtual post-discharge clinic for neurology inpatients’ investigations, to improve follow up and the safety of patient care.   For those seeking further information, Shayan can be contacted through his Instagram account, Neurolgy.PA, where he actively engages with followers and shares valuable insights about his journey in the field of neurology. You can get in touch with Shayan on his LinkedIn page  You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Shayan Ashjaei is a Neurology Physician Associate, based at King’s College Hospital. I asked Shayan all about his background in neuroscience, his personal connection to wanting to work in neurology, and what he loves about the speciality. Shayan passionately explains his choice of specialising in neurology and provides a glimpse into his daily activities on the ward, which involve delivering exceptional patient care, participating in exciting procedures, and serving as an educator. Shayan is able to work on a number of clinical procedures including lumbar punctures, skin and muscle biopsies. Shayan has also developed, implemented and delivered regular lumbar puncture teaching and is trained to perform greater occipital nerve (GON) blocks for acute neurology patients with occipital neuralgia, cluster and cervicogenic headaches. Shayan has also worked on a “neurology virtual clinic” - a unique virtual post-discharge clinic for neurology inpatients’ investigations, to improve follow up and the safety of patient care. For those seeking further information, Shayan can be contacted through his Instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neurology.pa/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Neurolgy.PA</a>, where he actively engages with followers and shares valuable insights about his journey in the field of neurology. You can <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayan-ashjaei/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">get in touch with Shayan on his LinkedIn page</a> You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associates in neurology

Kiran Landa is a Physician Associate, working in Clinical Paediatrics and health-tech innovation. A large part of Kiran's role involves research, software engineering and using technology. However, Kiran has had an interesting - and at times difficult - path to landing her dream job. Kiran gives us a frank and honest description of her struggles in her career so far, and we discuss dealing with burnout as a physician associate.  You can get in touch with Kiran on LinkedIn  You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK     ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Kiran Landa is a Physician Associate, working in Clinical Paediatrics and health-tech innovation. A large part of Kiran's role involves research, software engineering and using technology. However, Kiran has had an interesting - and at times difficult - path to landing her dream job. Kiran gives us a frank and honest description of her struggles in her career so far, and we discuss dealing with burnout as a physician associate. You can <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranlanda/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">get in touch with Kiran on LinkedIn</a> You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Finding your path as a physician associate 

A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. The typical activities of trade unions include providing assistance and services to their members, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, working to improve the quality of public services, political campaigning and industrial action. Nearly seven million people in the UK belong to a trade union. There is a trade union for doctors - the British Medical Association (BMA) - but there isn't yet a trade union for physician associates. I spoke with Susan Singleton, who has begun to make progress towards setting up a PA union about her plans. You can connect to Susan's PA Buddy Support Network on Facebook and the PA Association UK on Twitter.  You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. The typical activities of trade unions include providing assistance and services to their members, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, working to improve the quality of public services, political campaigning and industrial action. Nearly seven million people in the UK belong to a trade union. There is a trade union for doctors - the British Medical Association (BMA) - but there isn't yet a trade union for physician associates. I spoke with Susan Singleton, who has begun to make progress towards setting up a PA union about her plans. You can connect to Susan's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2229012443997313/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">PA Buddy Support Network on Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ppaauk" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">the PA Association UK on Twitter</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Do physician associates need a trade union?

A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @PApodcastUK.

In this episode, I was lucky enough to meet the award winning operation team for medical education at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. I'm joined by Marylyn Dickinson, associate director of medical education and non-clinical lead for PAs, Dr Cara Hendry, consultant cardiologist and clinical lead for PAs and Chelsey Clarke, lead PA/PA in acute medicine.  The team won the PA contribution award at last year's FPARCP conference. The team is dedicated to overseeing all PA students on placements, promoting the PA role to all workforce education committees, delivering regional CPD days and a whole lot more to help support the PA profession in their area. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode, I was lucky enough to meet the award winning operation team for medical education at Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. I'm joined by Marylyn Dickinson, associate director of medical education and non-clinical lead for PAs, Dr Cara Hendry, consultant cardiologist and clinical lead for PAs and Chelsey Clarke, lead PA/PA in acute medicine. The team won the PA contribution award at last year's FPARCP conference. The team is dedicated to overseeing all PA students on placements, promoting the PA role to all workforce education committees, delivering regional CPD days and a whole lot more to help support the PA profession in their area. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associate team of the year - Manchester 

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (the Academy) is the membership body for the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties. It sets the standards for the way doctors are educated, trained and monitored throughout their careers. The Academy also plays a leading role in clinical quality, public health and works closely with organisations such as the NHS, the General Medical Council and patient groups on projects designed to improve the quality of care. I was lucky enough to speak to Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, who is currently the Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges  and previous Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners.  I spoke with Helen all about physician associates, and how the Royal Colleges might support the development of the profession in the future. We also touch on a range of other subjects, including the use of social media for professionals.  You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (the Academy) is the membership body for the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties. It sets the standards for the way doctors are educated, trained and monitored throughout their careers. The Academy also plays a leading role in clinical quality, public health and works closely with organisations such as the NHS, the General Medical Council and patient groups on projects designed to improve the quality of care. I was lucky enough to speak to Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, who is currently the Chair of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Medical_Royal_Colleges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Academy of Medical Royal Colleges</a>  and previous Chair of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_College_of_General_Practitioners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal College of General Practitioners</a>. I spoke with Helen all about physician associates, and how the Royal Colleges might support the development of the profession in the future. We also touch on a range of other subjects, including the use of social media for professionals. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

How can the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges support PAs?

Last week, there were lots of headlines about the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship. I wanted to find out more about this apprenticeship, and how it might help grow the future medical workforce and attract and recruit from a wider pool of people in the local community.  The Apprenticeship gives individuals, who for a multitude of reasons may have been unable to attend university full time, a new route to train as a doctor. Or it may be a method of career development for physician associates who want to train to become doctors.  To find out more, I spoke with Dr Sanjiv Ahluwalia - Head of School of Medicine and a General Practitioner. Sanjiv told me more about the Apprentice will be employed by a healthcare provider organisation.  Apprentices study flexibly alongside work, so they can put newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice immediately, for the positive benefit of service users and patients. Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices will do the same training, at the same high standard as those taking traditional educational routes.  Click here to find out more about the apprenticeship.   You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Last week, there were lots of headlines about the Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship. I wanted to find out more about this apprenticeship, and how it might help grow the future medical workforce and attract and recruit from a wider pool of people in the local community.  The Apprenticeship gives individuals, who for a multitude of reasons may have been unable to attend university full time, a new route to train as a doctor. Or it may be a method of career development for physician associates who want to train to become doctors. To find out more, I spoke with Dr Sanjiv Ahluwalia - Head of School of Medicine and a General Practitioner. Sanjiv told me more about the Apprentice will be employed by a healthcare provider organisation.  Apprentices study flexibly alongside work, so they can put newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice immediately, for the positive benefit of service users and patients. Medical Doctor Degree Apprentices will do the same training, at the same high standard as those taking traditional educational routes.  <a href="https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/talent-care-widening-participation/apprenticeships/medical-doctor-degree-apprenticeship" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to find out more about the apprenticeship</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Doctor's Apprenticeship as a career pathway for PAs 

I was lucky to chat with Mohammed Hussain who is the programme Lead for Physician Associate studies at University of Bradford and a very experienced Physician Associate in Primary Care. We talk all about what it is like to work in physician associate education and how academia can be a good pathway for PAs to develop their own career.  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

I was lucky to chat with Mohammed Hussain who is the programme Lead for Physician Associate studies at University of Bradford and a very experienced Physician Associate in Primary Care. We talk all about what it is like to work in physician associate education and how academia can be a good pathway for PAs to develop their own career.  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

What's it like working in Physician Associate Education?

In this episode, I wanted to find out more about how Physician Associates work in different part of the United Kingdom. For this episode, all about PAs in Northern Ireland, I'm joined by Professor Louise Dubras - the Foundation Dean of the School of Medicine at Ulster University and PA Dan Meehan who is the Course Director for Physician Associate Studies Ulster. We're also joined by Dr Gareth Lewis who is a Consultant in Acute Medicine at Antrim Area Hospital. To find out more about the Ulster Uni course on their website. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode, I wanted to find out more about how Physician Associates work in different part of the United Kingdom. For this episode, all about PAs in Northern Ireland, I'm joined by Professor Louise Dubras - the Foundation Dean of the School of Medicine at Ulster University and PA Dan Meehan who is the Course Director for Physician Associate Studies Ulster. We're also joined by Dr Gareth Lewis who is a Consultant in Acute Medicine at Antrim Area Hospital. To find out more about the <a href="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202324/physician-associate-studies-30695" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Ulster Uni course on their website</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associates in Northern Ireland 

In this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by Dr Paul Silverston. Paul was the Director of Primary Care Education at The Postgraduate Medical Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Assessment and Minor Illness Teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Paul is currently Visiting Professor of Primary Care at University of Suffolk and a Visiting Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, where he is currently developing an online educational programme in minor illness for student paramedics.  Paul has an interesting history with the PA profession, and shares his thoughts about the past, present and future of physician associates.   You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by Dr Paul Silverston. Paul was the Director of Primary Care Education at The Postgraduate Medical Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Assessment and Minor Illness Teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Paul is currently Visiting Professor of Primary Care at University of Suffolk and a Visiting Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, where he is currently developing an online educational programme in minor illness for student paramedics. Paul has an interesting history with the PA profession, and shares his thoughts about the past, present and future of physician associates. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Past, present & future of PAs in primary care 

In this episode, we hear from Donya Mighty regarding her journey as a physician associate studying to become a doctor.  Donya is currently a third year graduate entry medical student at the University of Warwick. We discuss her experiences as a mother studying medicine, how to fund a medicine degree as a graduate and her perspectives on differences in course content between MSc/PGDip Physician Associate Studies and MBChB Medicine.  We also touch on the current BMA Junior Doctor #PayRestoration campaign and her thoughts on this as a future doctor.  If you'd like to find out more about entry requirements for graduate entry medicine, Donya recommends having a look at the following website: https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/making-an-application/entry-requirements?type=graduate-entry-medicine  0To get in touch with Donya, please see her instagram page @futuredoctormighty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode, we hear from Donya Mighty regarding her journey as a physician associate studying to become a doctor. Donya is currently a third year graduate entry medical student at the University of Warwick. We discuss her experiences as a mother studying medicine, how to fund a medicine degree as a graduate and her perspectives on differences in course content between MSc/PGDip Physician Associate Studies and MBChB Medicine. We also touch on the current BMA Junior Doctor #PayRestoration campaign and her thoughts on this as a future doctor.  If you'd like to find out more about entry requirements for graduate entry medicine, Donya recommends having a look at the following website: <a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medschools.ac.uk%2Fstudying-medicine%2Fmaking-an-application%2Fentry-requirements%3Ftype%3Dgraduate-entry-medicine&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4cdab6632194cca029708db254d263b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638144785512378689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D4DP94c70PYUuSxwK%2Ff85m5b45N8xLG6D3Npzea5ceQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.medschools.ac.uk/studying-medicine/making-an-application/entry-requirements?type=graduate-entry-medicine</a> 0To get in touch with Donya, please see her instagram page <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@futuredoctormighty </a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Changing from being a PA to medical student

In this episode I spoke with the UK’s first PA in hospice medicine, Jovy Giles, about tough workplace experiences, going after your goals and getting into the heart of why palliative medicine feels like the ‘medicine we are supposed to do‘.  In the words of Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay arguing for the Health &amp; Care Social Bill change before palliative care was finally recognised as a UK citizens’ right in March 2022: “The other truth, that everybody is born, was recognised by requiring every part of the UK to have maternity services. […] No one would advocate to have a bake sale so that a woman in obstructive labour can have caesarean section, so why turn a blind eye to ways to improve the quality of life of those with serious and life-threatening illnesses and support their families?” Baroness Prof Ilora Finley, House of Lords, 2022 For more information - if you are interested in the European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care - or the FPARCP Spotlight Series: PAs in palliative Hospice Care and check out this BMJ article Supportive &amp; Palliative Care: Carrying the torch for PAs working in UK hospices You can email Jovy here - jovy.giles@nhs.net You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode I spoke with the UK’s first PA in hospice medicine, Jovy Giles, about tough workplace experiences, going after your goals and getting into the heart of why palliative medicine feels like the ‘medicine we are supposed to do‘.  In the words of Prof Baroness Ilora Finlay arguing for the Health &amp; Care Social Bill change before palliative care was finally recognised as a UK citizens’ right in March 2022: “The other truth, that everybody is born, was recognised by requiring every part of the UK to have maternity services. […] No one would advocate to have a bake sale so that a woman in obstructive labour can have caesarean section, so why turn a blind eye to ways to improve the quality of life of those with serious and life-threatening illnesses and support their families?” Baroness Prof Ilora Finley, House of Lords, 2022 For more information - if you are interested in the <a href="https://www.pah.org.uk/european-certificate-in-essential-palliative-care-ecepc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care</a> - or the <a href="https://www.fparcp.co.uk/about-fpa/news/spotlight-series-pas-in-palliative-hospice-care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FPARCP Spotlight Series: PAs in palliative Hospice Care</a> and check out this BMJ article <a href="https://spcare.bmj.com/content/11/suppl_2/a1.1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supportive &amp; Palliative Care: Carrying the torch for PAs working in UK hospices</a> You can email Jovy here - jovy.giles@nhs.net You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician associates working in palliative medicine 

In this episode we talk to Ben Minogue about being a PA in plastic and reconstructive surgery, his background in research, what motivated him to join the specialty, and his recent award as physician associate of the year.  If you would like to find out or learn more about plastic surgery, check out the BAPRAS website or the eLearning for Health links.  If you would like to contact Ben directly please get in touch via email or on Twitter @bengeemino; or LinkedIn.  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

In this episode we talk to Ben Minogue about being a PA in plastic and reconstructive surgery, his background in research, what motivated him to join the specialty, and his recent award as physician associate of the year.  If you would like to find out or learn more about plastic surgery, <a href="https://www.bapras.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out the BAPRAS website</a> or <a href="https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/plastic-reconstructive-and-aesthetic-surgery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the eLearning for Health links</a>.  If you would like to contact Ben directly please <a href="mailto:ben.minogue@mft.nhs.uk">get in touch via email</a> or on<a href="https://twitter.com/bengeemino" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter @bengeemino</a>; or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-minogue-a1528ab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician Associate of the year - Ben Minogue - working in plastic surgery

Hayley Arceneaux works as a physician assistant at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a child, Hayley was treated at St Jude's Hospital for cancer. Now a fully qualified PA, Hayley works with children in paediatric oncology.  At age 29, Arceneaux was the youngest American to travel to space, when she became an astronaut on SpaceX's first private spaceflight Inspiration4, and became the first human in space with a prosthetic leg bone after surviving bone cancer.  Hayley's book Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. drips and rocket ships is out now Find out more about the Netflix series covering Hayley's journey here, or follow Hayley on Twitter @ArceneauxHayley. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message

Hayley Arceneaux works as a physician assistant at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a child, Hayley was treated at St Jude's Hospital for cancer. Now a fully qualified PA, Hayley works with children in paediatric oncology.  At age 29, Arceneaux was the youngest American to travel to space, when she became an astronaut on SpaceX's first private spaceflight Inspiration4, and became the first human in space with a prosthetic leg bone after surviving bone cancer.  Hayley's book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Ride-Memoir-Drips-Rocket/dp/0593443845" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. drips and rocket ships</a> is out now Find out more about the <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81441273" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix series covering Hayley's journey here</a>, or<a href="https://twitter.com/ArceneauxHayley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> follow Hayley on Twitter @ArceneauxHayley</a>. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/papodcastuk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/PApodcastUK/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PApodcastUK</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/physician-associate/message</a>

Physician assistant Hayley Arceneaux is an astronaut!

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