Medical associate professions (MAPs)
The NHS has seen the emergence of new professional roles working within multi-professional teams as part of the continuing drive to provide safe, accessible and high-quality care for patients.
What are the MAPs? [1]
Explore the roles in the medical associate professions
FAQs
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Real-life stories
Hear from our medical associate professionals
Read our stories [3]
How to become a surgical care practitioner
Find out about this growing role
From nurse to surgical care practitioner
Read Sara's story
Sara Dalby [6]
Kate is a physician associate. Read her story [7]Once a week I have my own sub-specialty clinic in otology.
Getting experience
Getting experience can help with your career planning.
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NHS pay and benefits [11]
Find out what you need to know