"It is very rewarding being a permanent member of a team and helping to provide continuity of care for patients."
Kate wanted to be involved in patient care but didn't want to become a doctor or a surgeon. Her university careers advice service made her aware of the physician associate role.
![Kate Bascombe](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/styles/author_image/public/author_pics/Kate%20Bascombe%20pic.jpg?itok=mi-ZZxRp)