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Physician Associates (PAs) are expanding in the UK, especially in primary care. Established educational strategies can meet their continuing professional development needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professions

Background:

  • The Physician Associate (PA) role is a growing profession in the UK.
  • There is a specific target for 1000 PAs in primary care by 2020.
  • The PA profession has unique continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify suitable pedagogical strategies for Physician Associate continuing professional development.
  • To address the expansion of the PA role within the UK healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established pedagogical strategies used for junior doctors and allied health professionals.
  • Analysis of continuing professional development requirements for Physician Associates.

Main Results:

  • Well-established pedagogical strategies are applicable to meeting PA CPD requirements.
  • Existing educational frameworks can support the development of the PA workforce.

Conclusions:

  • The continuing professional development needs of Physician Associates can be effectively met.
  • Leveraging existing educational strategies ensures a sustainable approach to PA professional growth.