About UMAPs
Welcome to UMAPs!
United Medical Associate Professionals was founded in November 2023 and aims to host the first MAP-specific trade unions for Physician Associates (PAs), Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), and Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs). UMAPs is a not-for-profit organisation which means 100% of the proceeds will go back into the company for the benefit of our members.
We have successfully created a budding online community of MAPs across the UK who can support each other, network, and discuss training opportunities and progression pathways. We are now well on our way to developing our online educational platform, where members will be able to gain CPD points by watching online lectures and attending virtual SIM events.
We have recently launched our student membership allowing MAP students to join our community, have their say on the future of UMAPs, and stay up to date with important political events. Students will have access to their own online SIM events and virtual coffee mornings.
The membership verification process we have is thorough, we understand this has been off-putting to some of you, regrettably, the authentication of our members is essential for the protection of our community and therefore it cannot be changed at this moment in time.
While UMAPs is still in its early days, we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received, and for this, we are extremely grateful. However, for our actions as an organisation to have weight, we need your help. We need to grow our free membership so that we may represent you, as PAs/AAs/SCPs, and your professional interests.
Whether you’re a seasoned medical associate professional, a MAP student, or a member of the public interested in supporting our mission, there are numerous ways to get involved. Explore our membership options, attend our events, and join us in making positive change for our professions. The time is now!
Thank you,
United Medical Associate Professionals

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