Recruitment for an RCP Chief Examiner

29/08/2019

As the RCP Assessment Unit enters its second year of activity the RCP is looking to consolidate the work achieved to date by the various Examining Boards which fall under the Unit’s... more

The evolving medical team: physician associates and junior doctors

23/08/2019

The new president of the Faculty of Physician Associates Kate Straughton and the BMA junior doctors committee deputy chair, Dr Matthew Tuck answer questions about the ongoing debate... more

General Medical Council announced as regulator for physician associates

18/07/2019

General Medical Council announced as regulator for physician associates The Department for Health and Social Care on behalf of the UK Governments, has today announced the General Medical... more

Statement on prescribing responsibilities

24/06/2019

Earlier in the year the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians hosted a stakeholder roundtable to discuss the current practice in relation to prescribing... more

FPA Conference 2019

22/05/2019

Faculty of Physician Associates 4th National CPD Conference 21 October 2019 to 22 October 2019, Royal College of Physicians - London, NW1 4LE Why attend? Provide opportunities to... more

2019 FPA election results

10/05/2019

2019 FPA election results  Your votes are in and we’re happy to announce the results of your newest FPA officers and representatives! Thank you to everyone who voted and... more

FPA supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff

09/05/2019

The Faculty of Physician Associates supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff The Faculty of Physician Associates has announced official endorsement... more

Our New President

17/04/2019

Introducing the FPA’s new president Kate Straughton has been appointed FPA president, unopposed, beginning August 1. On accepting the role she said: ‘Firstly, a huge thank... more

FPA Elections 2019

12/04/2019

FPA Elections 2019 The FPA is pleased to announce that it will be running elections this year to fill a number of FPA positions. We are seeking nominations for two FPA Officers; President... more

Over 1000 PAs registered on the PAMVR

03/04/2019

Over 1000 PAs registered on the PAMVR The Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) are delighted to announce that there are now over 1000 Physician... more