Physician Associates
BSG membership for Physician Associates
If you are a Physician Associate working in gastroenterology, hepatology or a related area, BSG membership connects you with the UK’s leading professional community for gastroenterology and gives you access to education, events, resources and opportunities to develop your knowledge and professional network.
Physician Associates are an important part of multidisciplinary teams, working alongside doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
As a BSG member, you can become part of a multidisciplinary community of professionals working across gastroenterology and hepatology, with opportunities to learn from colleagues, keep up to date with developments in the specialty and build connections across the UK.
Membership gives you access to a range of benefits, including:
- 30% off registration for BSG events, including BSG LIVE, our flagship annual conference. The saving on attending BSG LIVE alone can more than cover the cost of your annual membership.
- Access to BSG education and professional development, including webinars, courses and other learning opportunities.
- Connection with the wider gastroenterology community, bringing together professionals from across the multidisciplinary team.
- Access to member communications and resources, helping you stay informed about developments, opportunities and activities across the specialty.
- Opportunities to get involved with the BSG and contribute to the wider professional community.
Affordable annual membership
BSG membership for Physician Associates is currently:
£32 per year for Band 5 and below
£64 per year for Band 6 and above
With members receiving 30% off BSG events, including BSG LIVE, membership can quickly pay for itself while giving you access to the BSG community and a wide range of benefits throughout the year.
Whether you are developing your career in gastroenterology or are already an established member of a specialist team, joining the BSG provides opportunities to learn, connect and engage with the wider specialty.
About Physician Associates
Physician Associates (PAs) are medically trained, generalist healthcare professionals, who work alongside doctors and provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. PAs are practitioners working with a dedicated medical supervisor, but are able to work autonomously with appropriate support.
The role of a PA is varied, dynamic and versatile. As medically trained generalist healthcare professionals, PAs work alongside doctors to provide high-quality patient care. They are a fundamental part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and work in over 40 specialties across primary, secondary and community care environments.
PAs were introduced in the UK in 2003 and are committed to providing continuity of care for patients and bringing stability to the wider workforce. PAs work with multiple members of the healthcare team including trainee doctors, consultants, nurses and pharmacists.
As a rapidly growing profession, PAs are committed members of the MDT and have a wide and varied scope of medical practice. They work within the limits of the profession’s competence, which continues to evolve as PAs take on more autonomous working.
Get in touch
If you would like to be introduced to one of our PA representatives, please contact the BSG office at [email protected].
We would like to hear from anyone who has experience recruiting for PAs and would be happy to share their experience.
Useful Links
The Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) provides professional support to physician associates across the UK. Members of the FPA are part of a professional membership body campaigning for progress and change in the profession, offering advice to the government, and taking part in national debates on medical, clinical and public health issues.