In this episode we hear from Dr Richard Pile. Richard is a GP partner and certified Lifestyle Medicine physician. Richard tells us about applying the principles of Lifestyle Medicine both personally and professionally, including during a GP consultation.

Richard also shares his experience of working with a PA in his practice, and why lifestyle medicine is an excellent area for PA’s to be involved with.

You can contact Richard here https://linktr.ee/DrRichardPile and check out his brilliant book here https://feelgoodforlife.uk/book/

In this episode we talk to Matt Rai, a senior PA who has recently been focusing his efforts on making sure that PAs (and AAs) are getting additional support and guidance for their well-being during what has been a challenging time for MAPs.

Whilst simultaneously working clinically in primary care and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, Matt has devoted much of his spare time to brainstorming and planning how he can have a positive influence on the MAP community.

Matt is running a series of wellbeing retreats for MAPs, the first of which is taking place at the Little Earth Centre in Wolverhampton on Saturday 25th May.

This day is the first in a series of planned retreats designed to gather the MAP community and focus on community connection and well-being.

For more information reach out to Matt on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/proactivehealthandwellnessuk?igsh=d3p2bmYybTlmbHh1&utm_source=qr

Alternatively, if you are ready to book, tickets can be purchased from:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physician-associate-anaesthesia-associate-wellbeing-retreat-tickets-875898956357

In this episode, we talk to Jess Wickett, Lead PA at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, about organising a conference for PAs.

We discuss the role of a Lead PA, as well as what goes into planning a successful conference, which aims to celebrate PAs and provide some positivity in what has been a turbulent year for the profession.

In addition, we discuss some exciting workshops; a 'Medical Escape Room' and an Ultrasound Workshop.

The PA Spring Conference will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on the 23rd May 2024. It is a National Conference for all PAs & PA students, with a range of clinical & career-based topics. More information and tickets can be found here.