James Catton

James has worked as a physician associate since 2018, across acute medicine and general practice. James is the PA ambassador covering Suffolk and northeast Essex, and hosts a podcast all about physician associates.

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Background

James was one of the first physician associates to train in the East of England, and upon qualification began work in a split post covering both acute medicine and general practice.

James has now focused on general practice, and has a passion for developing the physician associate student experience locally. James has worked as a physician associate ambassador for Suffolk and northeast Essex since November 2020; in this role, James has been involved in writing policy documents for PAs, improving the PA student experience and advocating for the PA profession locally.

James has hosted a physician associate podcast since March 2021, covering topics about GMC regulation, the history of the profession, and interviews with PAs who work in various specialties.

James has a special interest in the education of physician associate students, and takes pride in supporting and building the profession locally.

Teaching

• Physician Associate MSc

Qualifications

• BSc with First Class Honours in Biomedicine
• MSc with Distinction in Molecular Medicine
• MSc in Physician Associate Studies
• Physician Associate national certification exam
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Improving Diabetes Care