Register as a physician associate

There are different application routes to apply for registration as a physician associate (PA) in the UK. Read our guides to registration and apply to register.

What you should know before you apply

How to register as a PA

You can find the right application and support to register using our application finder. It will take you through step-by-step on how to apply.


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Physician associate assessments

You’ll need to pass both parts of the Physician Associate National Exam (PANE) or Physician Associate Assessment (PARA) before you can apply to register. 

Physician associate assessments