Overseeing doctors’, AAs' and PAs' education and training

We make sure doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates’ (AAs) get the education and training they need to deliver good, safe patient care throughout their careers. We do this by assessing all courses and programmes and by carrying out reviews and regular monitoring.

We work to make sure that education and training outcomes prepare doctors, PAs and AAs to deliver good, safe patient care across the UK. 

We approve their undergraduate and postgraduate training and the assessments they must pass. 

We also talk to students, trainees and educators to hear about their experiences.

Read more about our role in medical education and training.