The Physician Associate Podcast

The Physician Associate Podcast

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The Physician Associate Podcast episodes

  • Physician associate of the year - Rachel Nowikow
    Rachel Nowikow was awarded the Physician Associate of the Year prize at the annual Faculty of Physician Associates conference in December 2023.
    Rachel is a PA in primary care, specializing in LGBTQ+ healthcare specifically non binary and transgender healthcare. Hear all about her amazing work, which goes above and beyond, and why she was nominated for the award in this week's podcast episode.
    20 min
  • NHS pension for physician associates
    This episode outlines all you need to know to understand your NHS Pension as a physician associate.  It will assist in clarifying the scheme or schemes you have membership in, the potential impact of the Age Discrimination Case, the importance of checking records and the peripheral benefits provided to you and your families as a result of membership.
    Our expert this week is Paul Gordon, a Medical Specialist Wealth Planner with Atomos find out more here https://www.atomos.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-teams/financial-planners/paul-gordon
    36 min
  • Financial education for physician associates
    The wonderful Medics Money podcast is co-hosted by Dr Ed Cantelo, who is not only a doctor but also a Chartered Accountant and Tax adviser.
    Ed joins us on the Physician Associate podcast, to share some of his fundamental knowledge about financial matters specifically for PAs and healthcare workers.
    Do check out their website for the podcast and resources here - https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/
    34 min
  • How can PAs learn about lifestyle medicine?
    In this episode we hear from Dr Richard Pile. Richard is a GP partner and certified Lifestyle Medicine physician. Richard tells us about applying the principles of Lifestyle Medicine both personally and professionally, including during a GP consultation. 
    Richard also shares his experience of working with a PA in his practice, and why lifestyle medicine is an excellent area for PA’s to be involved with.
    You can contact Richard here https://linktr.ee/DrRichardPile and check out his brilliant book here https://feelgoodforlife.uk/book/
    25 min
  • Wellness retreats for physician associates
    In this episode we talk to Matt Rai, a senior PA who has recently been focusing his efforts on making sure that PAs (and AAs) are getting additional support and guidance for their well-being during what has been a challenging time for MAPs.
    Whilst simultaneously working clinically in primary care and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, Matt has devoted much of his spare time to brainstorming and planning how he can have a positive influence on the MAP community.
    Matt is running a series of wellbeing retreats for MAPs, the first of which is taking place at the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton on Saturday 25th May.
    This day is the first in a series of planned retreats designed to gather the MAP community and focus on community connection and well-being.
    For more information reach out to Matt on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/proactivehealthandwellnessuk?igsh=d3p2bmYybTlmbHh1&utm_source=qr
    Alternatively, if you are ready to book, tickets can be purchased from:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physician-associate-anaesthesia-associate-wellbeing-retreat-tickets-875898956357
    27 min
  • How to put on a successful conference for physician associates
    In this episode, we talk to Jess Wickett, Lead PA at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about organising a conference for PAs.
    We discuss the role of a Lead PA, as well as what goes into planning a successful conference, which aims to celebrate PAs and provide some positivity in what has been a turbulent year for the profession.
    In addition, we discuss some exciting workshops; a 'Medical Escape Room' and an Ultrasound Workshop. 
    The PA Spring Conference will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on the 23rd May 2024. It is a National Conference for all PAs & PA students, with a range of clinical & career-based topics. More information and tickets can be found here.
    21 min
  • Update on the Physician Associate Podcast 2023

    Thanks for listening to the Physician Associate Podcast. It's been 3 years now since I launched the podcast, and I'm really proud to have gone over 100 episodes and 50,000 downloads!

    Thanks for all of your kind messages about the show.
    If you have time, please leave a review on your podcasts app about the show to help spread the word, so that more people can find out about the Physician Associate profession.

    Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the podcast so that together we can highlight all the amazing things PAs are doing!

    I'm going to take a few weeks off releasing new episodes to enjoy Christmas - but if you have any ideas that would make great episodes for next season, please do get in touch!

    You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast on social media
    Twitter - ⁠@PApodcastUK⁠
    Facebook - ⁠PApodcastUK⁠
    Instagram - ⁠@PApodcastUK⁠ 

    Look after yourselves working clinically this winter - it's going to be tough - and please watch out for your colleagues too. Looking forward to joining you for new episodes of the PA podcast next year.
    Thanks,
    James


    3 min
  • Emerging Role of Physician Associates within Primary Care

    In this episode, I was invited as a guest to speak on another podcast - a series called the illuminating Primary Care Podcast - run by MenloPark, who are a primary care recruitment company.

    We discuss all aspects of the PA role, from qualifying through to working as part of a PCN and what the future looks like in general practice for PAs.
    Your can find out more about Menlo Park Recruitment on their website and check out their Illuminating Primary Care podcast series too.
    You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast
    Twitter - @PApodcastUK
    Facebook - @PApodcastUK
    Instagram - @PApodcastUK

    35 min
  • eLearning on eating disorders for physician associates

    In this episode we talk with Nick Pollard, co-author of ‘Eating Disorders: An Oxford Specialist Handbook’. Combining evidence-based knowledge with personal experience (having supported his own daughter in her recovery from an eating disorder)

    Nick provides knowledge and skills that will help all Physician Associates to recognise, manage, and support specialist treatment for these devastating illnesses.

    The podcast includes a clip from the eLearning that accompanies the textbook. Checkout the eLearning at https://familymentalwealth.thinkific.com/courses/health-professionals-elearning-ED The first part is completely free, and you can get a 25% discount by entering this special e-coupon at the checkout… phapod237851 (discount available for 25 people on a first-come-first-served basis).

    You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast
    Twitter - @PApodcastUK
    Facebook - @PApodcastUK
    Instagram - @PApodcastUK


    33 min
  • PA week 2023

    For #PAweek2023, I was hosted on the General Practice Podcast by Ben Gowland.

    Ben was the inspiration for me setting up the PA podcast, and he's been very supportive in helping behind the scenes.

    It was lovely to speak to Ben about the current issues facing the PA profession, and how things might develop in the future.
    You can connect with the Physician Associate Podcast
    Twitter - @PApodcastUK
    Facebook - @PApodcastUK
    Instagram - @PApodcastUK
    And you can check out Ben's brilliant General Practice Podcast here


    22 min

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A podcast aimed at sharing exciting news and projects related to Physician Associates in the UK and across the globe. The show is hosted, produced and edited by PA James Catton. You can find us on…