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Roles in the medical associate professions

From physician associate to surgical care practitioner, each of the three medical associate professions is as rewarding as it is diverse. 

Find the medical associate profession for you and how you can take your first step into one of these exciting careers.

  • Physician associates

    You'll support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients.

    [1]
  • Surgical care practitioners

    You'll provide care in all phases of surgery and trained to do some surgical procedures

    [2]
  • Anaesthesia associate

    You’ll be trained to provide anaesthetic services, under supervision, in a variety of environments.

    [3]

Source URL:https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/medical-associate-professions/roles-medical-associate-professions

Links
[1] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physician-associateassistant/physician-associate [2] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/Explore-roles/medical-associate-professions/surgical-care-practitioner [3] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/medical-associate-professions/roles-medical-associate-professions/anaesthesia-associate