Today marks a truly historic milestone for our professions. With the regulation of Medical Associate Professions by the General Medical Council, we are stepping into a new era – one that recognises the vital contributions that MAPs have made to healthcare over the past two decades.
This moment has been a long time in the making, and it is one we can all celebrate. We extend our gratitude to all who have advocated for this change. GMC regulation provides us with a dedicated regulatory body that ensures robust standards of practice and training, accountability, and professional recognition.
Regulation protects our professional title, ensuring that no one can act in our name unlawfully. This, in turn, safeguards patients and upholds the integrity of our profession. It strengthens our collective identity, enhances patient safety, and reaffirms our essential role within the healthcare system.
Your commitment to delivering high-quality care has laid the foundation for this new chapter. Regulation by the GMC is not just a recognition of where we are today but also an exciting promise for the future.
While challenges remain, we face them with optimism and unity. The dialogue within the healthcare community will continue to evolve, and we remain hopeful that constructive relationships will develop as the value of MAPs becomes increasingly evident.
Let us take this moment to celebrate and to reflect on how far we have come. Here’s to a bright and regulated future!
