UMAPs Response to the RCGPs Change in Position on Physician Associates in General Practice (1), Released 20th September 2024
On 20th September 2024, UMAPs was informed that the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Council voted 61% in favour of opposing the role of Physician Associates (PAs) in general practice. UMAPs acknowledges the concerns raised by RCGP members regarding...
An Alarming Crisis Unveiled: Physician Associate and Anaesthesia Associate Students Facing Severe Bullying and Mental Health Impact
A recent preliminary survey by United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has revealed a severe mental health crisis among Physician Associate (PA) and Anaesthesia Associate (AA) students. The findings highlight a disturbing trend of bullying within the NHS,...
UMAPs Response to the Faculty of Physician Associates Announcement: “The Faculty of Physician Associates to Close in December 2024” (1)
Following the announcement made by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) yesterday, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has confirmed its decision to close the FPA on 31st December 2024. In light of recent developments, including multiple resignations from...
Your Forming Union Needs You
FAO Medical Associate Professionals, As some of you will be aware, there has been a growing number of cases in which members of our Medical Associate Professions (MAPs) are presenting to UMAPs with a need for legal counsel. Earlier this year, we published this...
