An honest and insightful conversation with newly qualified PA Ambrose.

In this episode we explore the realities of training as a Physician Associate - balancing the demands of studying and clinical placement with the constant uncertainty of whether you'll be welcomed by the medical team, or met with hostility.

If you knew then what you know now, would you do it again?

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Minisode 1 : Nasty

There's something for everyone in here.

This episode explores The Cost.

The cost paid by newly qualified Physician Associates who worked tirelessly through two years of postgraduate training, took on significant debt, and trusted in a career path they believed would welcome their contribution.

Today, whilst resident doctors continue to demand more money, many competent and safe PA grads face uncertainty and unemployment.

This is part one.

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In epsiode 4 we are joined by two excellent Physician Associates for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about the realities of working as a PA in today's increasingly toxic climate.

Together, we explore the personal and professional impact of the hostility directed towards our profession, and examine the way many anti-PA campaigners have approached what is often described as a "debate" about the role.

**As always we advise discretion when listening. This episode mentions mental health problems and suicide.**

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This episode explores the turning point for physician associates - from being welcomed into the team, to being made redundant en masse. What happened? And what influences were behind that shift?

After the intro we welcome the wonderful Ruth Notman - Physician Associate and excellent folk singer. Find her on insta @ruthnotman

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This episode explains who became physician associates, and their level of power within the NHS.

We're joined by another excellent PA guest.

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This episode explains how PAs came to be a part of the NHS.

Same formal intro as the previous episode - then we welcome a wonderful guest for a conversation around the subject.

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This episode is a short run through of what we will explore in depth in the coming episodes.

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