Physician Associate University of Reading

A GP surgery in Berkshire has been able to improve waiting times for acute mental health appointments, by appointing Physician Associates. Read our story http://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/releases/PR833977.aspx

Thinking about training to be a Physician Associate? Then come along to our open evening (Monday 13th January). We’d love it if you could join us to find out more about the programme and the role of a Physician Associate. Email [email protected] to book your place now.

We are holding Physician Associate open evenings on Monday 13 January and Tuesday 24 March 2020. Email [email protected] to book your place now.

You can also visit our website to find out more about the programme: http://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/physicianassociate/pharm-physician-associate.aspx

Good luck to all our newly qualified starting their jobs in the nhs.uk this week. We are so proud of you all! Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Interested in studying with us? There’s less than a month to go before applications close for our MSc Physician Associate Studies programme. Applications close on 10 May and interviews will be held on 13 May.

Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/YkqX50qjeHr
Or ask us a question at [email protected]

NHS England have just announced funding for 20,000 support roles in GP surgeries, including Physician Associates. There's never been a better time to join our programme and join our previous graduates who have all found employment with the NHS.

"If you're looking for a patient-facing role and want to get into the medical workforce, I think this is definitely a really exciting, valuable path to go down. The Physician Associate role provides endless job opportunities because you can make of it what you want." Samantha Bautista, 2017 PGDip graduate. Find out more: http://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/physicianassociate/pharm-physician-associate.aspx

Our Physician Associate MSc and PGDip programmes will be open for applications between Monday 14 January and Friday 10 May 2019. If you’d like to find out more about our programmes or our Open Evenings, visit http://ow.ly/U2SY30mvPwU.

We are holding Physician Associate open evenings on Wednesday 16 January and Monday 11 March 2019. Email [email protected] to book your place.

You can also visit our website to find out more about the programme: https://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/physicianassociate/pharm-physician-associate.aspx

Samantha Bautista was in the very first cohort of Physician Associates at Reading.

“The PA role is an exciting new way to practice medicine. When I visited the University of Reading, I got a strong sense that the Department understood how to transform a science graduate into a competent healthcare professional. They were really enthusiastic and passionate about this new role in the NHS.”

Read Samantha’s story, and find out what she’s been up to since graduating: www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/stories/pharm-samantha-bautista.aspx

Are you thinking about training to be a Physician Associate? Alex Reynolds is a PA and Lecturer on our PGDip Physician Associate programme:

“The moment I found out I was a qualified PA will remain with me for my career. It is a badge of honour. I often see patients who are in distress and pain, but after I have diagnosed or assisted in operating on them, it's very rewarding seeing someone walk out the door!”

Applications for our Physician Associate course are now open. Read Alex’s story to find out more: http://ow.ly/FqMn30hReNb

The first cohort from our PGDip Physician Associate programme has now graduated – congratulations to all!

Our graduates are already making a difference in local healthcare, having gone on to work in hospitals and GP practices including the Royal Berkshire Hospital. They are supporting doctors to care for patients in departments including the Emergency Department and Neurology.

For the full story, visit http://ow.ly/HTVM30hfoUn.

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Our Physician Associate open evenings are scheduled for 17 Jan and 12 March 2018. Email [email protected] to book your place.

You can also visit our website to find out more about the programme: www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/physicianassociate/pharm-physician-associate.aspx

The NHS has a great infographic highlighting some key Physician Associate facts. Take a look here:https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Physician%20associate%20.pdf

We are pleased to offer 25 fully-funded places for students on the 2017 Physician Associate programme. This funding covers the UK/EU student tuition fee of £9,000 per year. Overseas students will need to fund the remainder of their fee. Visit our Physician Associate webpage for more: http://ow.ly/I2oA309oq85

Are you interested in joining an information session to find out about our Physician Associate PGDip programme?
• 1 Feb, 13:00-14:00 (Lunchtime session for current University of Reading students)
• 15 March, 17:00-19:00 (Open evening for anyone who would like to find out more)

Email [email protected] to register your interest.

Check out this informative page from the NHS all about the role of a Physician Associate: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physician-associateassistant/physician-associate

Physician associate You’ll be a graduate who has undertaken post-graduate training and you'll work under the supervision of a doctor. You’ll be trained to perform a number of day-to-day tasks including:

Did you miss our Physician Associate open evening yesterday? Don’t worry – we’re hosting another one on Wednesday 15 March! Email [email protected] to register your interest or ask us questions about the programme.

Dr Simone Magee, Academic Director of our Physician Associate Programme, spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire (38 mins 43 secs) about the rise in demand on the NHS and the need for new doctors. Listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04lwdj9

13/01/17: Strain on the local NHS, Phil Kennedy - BBC Radio Berkshire How are our local NHS services coping through winter?

Thinking about training to be a Physician Associate? Then come along to tomorrow's open evening (Wednesday 18th January). We’d love it if you could join us to find out more about the programme and the role of a Physician Associate. The schedule of the evening is as follows:

• 17:00 Registration, coffee and buffet
• 17:30 Welcome and introduction to the programme from the University, local NHS Trusts and CCGs
• 17:45 Programme outline, content, curriculum and assessment
• 18:00 A day in the life of a Physician Associate
• 18:30 Discussions and questions

Email [email protected] for more information and to register your interest.

A new clinical trials unit based at the University will see patients in the Thames Valley gain early access to a range of new treatments. The Thames Valley Clinical Trials Unit (TVCTU) will be used for a range of trials including developing new medicines and bringing together existing work in dementia care and mental health.

Professor Adrian Williams, Research Dean for Health says, “The University of Reading has world-leading expertise in areas such as mental health, cardiovascular disease, dementia, neurological disorders such as epilepsy and the development of new medicines. In partnership with our local NHS colleagues, the TVCTU will help our researchers to translate their innovative scientific discoveries into therapies and medicines that will benefit patients not only in the region, but globally.”

Find out more: http://ow.ly/1Bx4305XTJq

Did you know…? The University is investing around £55 million into a new Health & Life Sciences Building. Key features of the building will include:
- A range of teaching laboratories and seminar rooms
- A bioresources unit (BRU)
- Research laboratories and write-up areas
- New café

Read more here: http://ow.ly/h5yU3060agX

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An interesting report into the changing drug discovery environment in the UK: http://www.abpi.org.uk/our-work/library/industry/Pages/The-changing-UK-drug-discovery-landscape.aspx

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Here’s all previous and current Heads of Department together at the Reading School of Pharmacy’s student award evening! L-R Professor Adrian Williams, Dr. Rebecca Green, Professor Helen Osborn and Professor Gavin Brooks.

Do you want to be part of NHS Berkshire West’s vision for primary care GP services? Watch their video to learn about Physician Associates, qualified clinicians who can diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of a doctor: https://youtu.be/GlE5J-694IY?t=1m27s

Visit our website to find out about our exciting Postgraduate Diploma Physician Associate programme: https://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/pg-cippet/pharm-pg-papgdip.aspx

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