In this episode, we chat with Alex and Aimme from the LGBT+ foundation. Our chat is about how physician associates can gain the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional care to LGBTQ+ patients.

Join us as we delve into the unique healthcare needs of this community, exploring topics such as understanding LGBTQ+ health disparities, building trust and rapport with LGBTQ+ patients and providing culturally competent and inclusive care. We also touch on navigating complex medical and surgical treatments and staying up-to-date with the latest guidelines and research.

In this episode, we hear from Ross Raymond-Jones, covering a range of topics, including his decision making process to becoming a PA, his experience as a PA ambassador, his involvement in PA education and his PhD journey.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch via LinkedIn www.LinkedIn.com/in/rraymond-jones

In this episode we talk to Matt Rai, a senior PA who has recently been focusing his efforts on making sure that PAs (and AAs) are getting additional support and guidance for their well-being during what has been a challenging time for MAPs. Whilst simultaneously working clinically in primary care and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, Matt has devoted much of his spare time to brainstorming and planning how he can have a positive influence on the MAP community. Matt is running a series of wellbeing retreats for MAPs, the first of which is taking place at the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton on Saturday 25th May. This day is the first in a series of planned retreats designed to gather the MAP community and focus on community connection and well-being. For more information reach out to Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proactivehealthandwellnessuk?igsh=d3p2bmYybTlmbHh1&utm_source=qr Alternatively, if you are ready to book, tickets can be purchased from: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physician-associate-anaesthesia-associate-wellbeing-retreat-tickets-875898956357

We chat to Jade Moore, who has gone from being the only physician associate in Essex a few years ago to leading the PA course at Anglia Ruskin University, through a very busy career in primary care. You can contact Jade via jade.moore@aru.ac.ukYou can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK

In this week's episode, we talk about research done at the University of East Anglia into physician associates in the local secondary care systems in Norfolk, with Professor Susanne Lindqvist and Dr Stephanie Howard Wilsher.The research touches on topics that will apply to lots of different secondary care settings across the UK and for physician associates in every speciality and primary care too. There's also a fascinating talk about the identity of physician associates and how the role might develop in the future.You can contact Professor Lindqvist at s.lindqvist@uea.ac.uk and with Dr Howard Wilsher at stephanie.howard@uea.ac.ukYou can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK

In this episode, we're joined by Rachel Ditoro, who was one of the very first American trained Physician Assistants to come over and start working in the UK as a PA almost 20 years ago. You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK

We speak to Ben Gowland from the General Practice Podcast about how Physician Associates fit into GP surgeries. We help PAs understand some of the terms that are connected to primary care like PCNs and about how PAs can join partnerships. You can check out Ben's amazing General Practice Podcast here And you can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast on social media Twitter @PApodcastUKFacebook @PApodcastUK

Clare Barton is an Assistant Director of regulation at the General Medical Council. Clare is currently responsible for leading the programme to bring Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates into the regulation of the GMC. The role of the GMC is to protect patients and improve medical education and practice across the UK.In the episode, Clare talks about how you can be involved too, by joining the community of interest and the email address for any individual queries is MAPs@gmc-uk.org  Clare has a background in education and regulation having previously worked at the University of Paisley and the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. She joined the GMC in 2006 as Head of Applications, overseeing the teams that deal with applications from doctors all over the world to join the Register. She then became Assistant Director Revalidation, Licensing and Specialist Applications. She was responsible for the process required for those doctors seeking to gain entry to the specialist and GP registers. She oversaw the revalidation team which receives recommendations from Responsible Officers and makes the revalidation decisions for all doctors registered with a licence to practise. She also had responsibility for the team that dealt with applications to leave and restore to the register and to give up a licence. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast on social mediaTwitter @PApodcastUKFacebook @PApodcastUK

In this episode, we chat with Jo Piper, who is the programme director of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex School of Physician Associates.Jo joined the HEEKSS PA Programme back in April 2015 following many years working in IT for the banking sector.  The KSS School of Physician Associates is a collaborative project which supports the development of Physician Associates across Kent, Surrey and Sussex in the UK.You can contact Jo and find out more about the KSS School of PAs via their websitehttps://kssschoolofpas.org/ You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK 

The guest on this episode is Matt Aiello, who works with Health Education England as a National Programmes Lead. Matt talks about the development of Physician Associate Ambassadors, how Health Education England have supported the role, and his thoughts on the future of PAs in the UK.Click here to find out more about your local Health Education England region and connect with your local PA Ambassador You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK 

Physician Associates can play an important part in relieving a proportion of the clinical burden on GPs and their wider staff, but only with the right training and support in place. In this episode, we chat to Sheffield based PA Ria Agarwal who is an experienced primary care PA. Ria and her team have published a couple of papers recently about an innovative preceptorship year that they have launched to help newly qualified PAs transition into working in primary care effectively, and the levels of supervision that PAs might need as they begin working in GPs surgeries. With the expansion of Physician Associates in the primary care workforce, partly due to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, Ria kindly shares her experiences and 5 step plan for how best to support a newly qualified PA in primary care; to help GP based PAs and their employers get the best out of their employment. You can find Ria on Twitter @riaagarwal19 and the research papers discussed in the episode belowPaper 1 -  Preceptorship scheme for newly qualified physician associates working in general practice in SheffieldPaper 2 - Clinical supervision of physician associates (PAs) in primary care: who, what and how is it done?And you can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast on social media tooFacebook @PApodcastUKTwitter @PApodcastUK

In this episode, we chat to Professor Phil Begg, who was instrumental in establishing the Physician Associate profession in the UK. You can get in touch with Professor Begg via email (philip.begg@nhs.net) And you can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUK More about Professor Phil Begg Professor Begg has been a clinician for almost 40 years, and is an international leader in his clinical field, with his main interest in audiological and vestibular medicine.He leads a research team currently working on a £1.5 million NIHR funded study developing a totally implantable cochlear implant, his research was recently featured in a BBC documentary ‘Surgeons at the edge of life’. He has published over 100 papers and spoken at conferences internationally for over 30 years.Professor Begg is a lifelong clinical educator, and has held a variety of academic appointments including past Associate Dean at the University of Wolverhampton, where, with his team, he developed and launched the first PA programme in the UK in 2004. Phil has been part of the small group of dedicated educators and practitioners that started the development of the Physician Associate in the UK over 18 years ago. He is also an examiner on the UK National PA exam.In 2008, he advised the South African Government in the development of education programmes for the Clinical Associates and he has assisted a number of international developments of new PA programmes, he is currently working with colleagues in Switzerland to introduce the PA concept into the Swiss medical system. He is one of the four original Founding Trustees of the International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE), in 2007. He has served as past President and Chairman of International Academy of PA Educators and the UK & Ireland Board for PA Education. He is currently Director at Large for Europe and the UK for IAPAE.He was also privileged to serve for 10 years on the Council for Assisting Refugee Academics (CARA), rescuing at risk academics from conflict areas across the world and placing them in a safe university in the West, until repatriation was an option.He is proud to hold an academic position as full visiting professor at the University of Kentucky (USA), along with honorary positions at the Universities of Birmingham (UK) medical school, Aston University and Brunel University (UK) in medical robotics. He is also an Executive Director at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham Europe’s largest single specialist hospital for orthopaedics and a national center for Orthopaedic oncology.

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In this episode, we talk to Jess Wickett, Lead PA at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about organising a conference for PAs. We discuss the role of a Lead PA, as well as what goes into planning a successful conference, which aims to celebrate PAs and provide some positivity in what has been a turbulent year for the profession. In addition, we discuss some exciting workshops; a 'Medical Escape Room' and an Ultrasound Workshop.  The PA Spring Conference will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on the 23rd May 2024. It is a National Conference for all PAs & PA students, with a range of clinical & career-based topics. More information and tickets can be found here.

Thanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. It's been 3 years now since I launched the podcast, and I'm really proud to have gone over 100 episodes and 50,000 downloads!

Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show. If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more people can find out about the Physician Associate profession.

Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the podcast so that together we can highlight all the amazing things PAs are doing!

I'm going to take a few weeks off releasing new episodes to enjoy Christmas - but if you have any ideas that would make great episodes for next season, please do get in touch!

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Look after yourselves working clinically this winter - it's going to be tough - and please watch out for your colleagues too. Looking forward to joining you for new episodes of the PA podcast next year. Thanks, James

In this episode, I was invited as a guest to speak on another podcast - a series called the illuminating Primary Care Podcast - run by MenloPark, who are a primary care recruitment company.

We discuss all aspects of the PA role, from qualifying through to working as part of a PCN and what the future looks like in general practice for PAs. Your can find out more about Menlo Park Recruitment on their website and check out their Illuminating Primary Care podcast series too. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode we talk with Nick Pollard, co-author of ‘Eating Disorders: An Oxford Specialist Handbook’. Combining evidence-based knowledge with personal experience (having supported his own daughter in her recovery from an eating disorder)

Nick provides knowledge and skills that will help all Physician Associates to recognise, manage, and support specialist treatment for these devastating illnesses.

The podcast includes a clip from the eLearning that accompanies the textbook. Checkout the eLearning at https://familymentalwealth.thinkific.com/courses/health-professionals-elearning-ED The first part is completely free, and you can get a 25% discount by entering this special e-coupon at the checkout… phapod237851 (discount available for 25 people on a first-come-first-served basis). You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

For #PAweek2023, I was hosted on the General Practice Podcast by Ben Gowland.

Ben was the inspiration for me setting up the PA podcast, and he's been very supportive in helping behind the scenes.

It was lovely to speak to Ben about the current issues facing the PA profession, and how things might develop in the future. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK And you can check out Ben's brilliant General Practice Podcast here

In this episode, I hear from Dr Nabeel Arshad who is a GP at The Brooke Surgery. We discuss how the surgery is innovating primary care services, and the part that physician associates have played in their success.

Hear more about how Physician Associates help The Brooke Surgery provide Unlimited Access 24/7, 365 to their patients.

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In this episode, I chat with Dr James Gray - who is a GP and experienced Clinical Educator, with particular interests in leading the training of Physician Associates at the University of Sheffield We discuss topics such as training medical and PA students, how PAs are growing in the north of England and collecting research into physician associates. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode we hear from Natasha Warner about her community work on violence reduction and the work Natasha has been doing outside of her clinical role with an organisation called YourStance. To find out more you can visit Yourstance.org or contact Natasha via her email. Since the recording of the podcast, the signup method to Yourstance has slightly changed, if you would like to signup please do so via Volunteero link below or via the Yourstance webpage You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode, we hear from Ben Wilkinson, a physician associate in acute medicine with a personal interest in research. We discuss the importance of healthcare education accessibility, as well as novel findings specific to physician associate students - and how these might be applied in the context of workforce crises. Ben also outlines his experience of adapting a post-graduate dissertation for academic publication, for which the pre-print can be viewed here: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-2402719/v1  You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

Professor Dame Clare Gerada - Dr Gerada is a registered Medical Practitioner with an understanding of and experience in the provision of general practice, mental health and addiction services. Professor Gerada joins me for this week's episode to chat about physician associates in primary care, and her thoughts on the PA profession. She has held several national roles in the NHS, working with Practitioner Health and is a previous president of the Royal College of GPs - although her comments in the podcast are her own and not representative of any other body.

In this episode, we hear from Sabina Patel, a final year PA student and National student representative to the FPA on why she changed careers from companion diagnostics to a physician associate degree.

We also talk about some of the help available to students during the current cost of living crisis as well as common questions to the FPA.

If you'd like to find out more, Sabina can be contacted via LinkedIn or at sp31hcs@bolton.ac.uk Find out more about Student Finance England and UCAS about tuition fees. Some universities may off additional help with fuel or living costs - more information can be found on the finance page of the respective university.

In this episode, James Catton talks to PA Ria Agarwal about her research into supporting physician associates in difficulty.

There are a number of different factors that can cause a PA to face difficulty in their career; money worries, relationships, complicated home lives and caring commitments to name just a few. There are a few tell-tale signs of how to spot this in a PA, and Ria shares her advice on how to help.

James and Ria also talk about the differences between doctors in difficulty and PAs, and talk about some of these key publications. 1- Belonging is discussed by Nat Jones in regards ARRS: http://primarycaresheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ARRS-Report-PCS-Final-Version-September-2022-PDF.pdf… as well as the Kings Fund: https://kingsfund.org.uk/publications/courage-compassion-supporting-nurses-midwives… 2- Previous literature on a cohort of PA students identified they had more caring responsibilities and may be at higher risk of mental health needs compared to MBBS students: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/physician-associates-need-support-establish-place-within-healthcare-workforce… 3- FPA census 2021 https://fparcp.co.uk/file/image/media/6343f3dc8cef2_MEMB_FPA_Census_Report_21_FINAL.pdf… 4- Guidance is available on our faculty's website regards PAs in difficulty https://pafacultysyb.co.uk/primary-care-pa-guidance… as well as our mentorship offer: https://pafacultysyb.co.uk/paa-resources 5- Prof Paice's piece on doctors in difficulty- https://magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/hosp.2004.65.4.12739

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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

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

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

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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

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 Podcast

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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

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 Podcast

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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 Podcast

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In this fascinating episode we hear from Skye Rapson, Founder of the Unconventional Organisation and host of The ADHD Skills Lab Podcast.Skye is an academic with over seven years of experience working in adult education and is now a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health.Skye was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. Since then, she has dedicated time to researching and disseminating ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strengths-based, neurodiverse-friendly tools and systems. Skye aims to help Adults with ADHD go from a space of overwhelm to a state of focus, and then further helping them to becoming proactive and teaches them how to maintain that state. Skye and her organisation have helped hundreds of people manage a consistent proactive state with their process. Throughout this episode you will hear more about her journey through her ADHD diagnosis and she shares valuable tools and strategies to help others too. Skye aims to help adults with ADHD go from overwhelmed to focused, proactive and consistent as they reach their goals.  You won't want to miss this one!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisation YouTube: Unconventional Organisation ADHDFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisationLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/unconventional-organisation/

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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

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: 

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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 & 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 & Palliative Care: Carrying the torch for PAs working in UK hospices

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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.

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Ever wondered what its like to be a physician associate student? Hear from Mahnoor Raja, who is a PA student, and the national student representative for the FPARCP

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Have you ever doubted your skills, talents, or accomplishments as a physician associate? Do you have a persistent internal fear of being exposed as a fraud? 

Chances are you are probably suffering an acute case of imposter syndrome. But what is the cure? 

Hear from Multazim Zia who is a physiotherapist, and public speaker. Multazim also provides expertise in Medico-Legal Reports, Rehabilitation, MSK Injuries, Personal Injuries, Care Needs and Acute/Chronic Conditions. If you'd like to find out more about Mutlazim, check out his website. 

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In this episode, I speak to Arjun Wara, a UK Physician Associate and university lecturer about the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) and what this can bring to the PA profession.

The HLA is a social educational enterprise, dedicated to nurturing future healthcare leaders in all disciplines. We speak about Arjun's career, the HLA and his HLA project during this episode. 

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In this episode, I chat with Kevin Monk from technology and software company SARD JV. They provide workforce management software to the healthcare sector with simple and intuitive to use programmes. We chat about the ePortfolio system they have built for physician associates and how PAs can get involved in developing bespoke software and coding. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode, I spoke with PA Melanie Wedgbury who helps run the care home ward rounds as a physician associate in GP. Melanie talks about her journey to become a PA - from a young mother of 6 children who left school with no GCSEs - Melanie hopes to highlight how the PA role can open up a fantastic career in medicine for all sorts of people. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

In this episode, I speak to two PA students - Alana and Alex. At the time of recording, Alana Hart was the national PA student rep for the FPARCP, coming up to taking her national exams and Alexandra Ludkovsky who was a first year PA student. You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast Twitter - @PApodcastUK Facebook - @PApodcastUK Instagram - @PApodcastUK

Thanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. In the 2 years since I launched it, I've been amazed at how much fun I've had making the show and we're now close to 32,000 listens.Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show.

If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more people can find out about the Physician Associate profession. Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the podcast so that together we can highlight all the amazing things PAs are doing!

I'm going to take a few weeks off releasing new episodes to enjoy Christmas - but if you have any ideas that would make great episodes for next season, please do get in touch!

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Look after yourselves working clinically this winter - it's going to be tough - and please watch out for your colleagues too.

 Looking forward to joining you for new episodes of the PA podcast in January 2023.

Thanks, James