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.

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!

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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!

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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 

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.

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