Physician Associate Studies Induction

Physician Associate Studies - Size Guide 

Physician Associate Studies students will be taught by a range of qualified physician associates, doctors, other healthcare professionals and world leading researchers based at the Medical School, giving you unrivalled access to teaching on our latest medical research.

Principle staff supporting the MPAS Physician Associate course are:

• Programme Director: Professor. Jeannie Watkins, PA-R
• Deputy Programme Directors:
• Dr Sharon Hartwell
• Andrew Leckie, PA-R
• PA Lecturer: Jennifer Park, PA-R

Module Leads

• Clinical Skills: Dr Sharon Hartwell
• Foundations in Clinical Medicine: Andrew Leckie PA-R
• Ethics and Law: Angela Smith
• Research and Evidence Based Practice: Jeannie Watkins, PA-R
• Placements: Andrew Leckie, PA-R

Other Leads

• Procedural Skills, Mandatory Training : Dr Sharon Hartwell
• Personal Tutor : Jeannie Watkins, PA-R
• Anatomy Leads: Dr Chris Summers, Dr Sam Webster
• Community Based Learning Leads: Dr Llinos Roberts, Dr James Kerrigan
• Student Support and Guidance Lead: Dr Sharon Hartwell, Jeannie Watkins
• Quality Lead: Emma Westwood

Assessment Leads

• Progress Test Assessment: Mr Steve Capey
• OSCE Assessment: Dr Sharon Hartwell

Admissions Leads

• Dr Arun Ramachandran
• Dr Mike Gilbert

Throughout our degree programmes the Medical School work to provide our students with opportunities in and around the Medical School, the city with our industry partners and sign-post for international opportunities available to you. Our focus for you is ready you for the world of work. 

To find out about the opportinities you will have in the Medical School check out our student opportunities and employability webpage

As a student at Swansea University, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry, take on placement opportunities and complete work experience, so that you are fully equipped for the world of work when you leave us. This process is facilitated by the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) which aims top provide careers advice and employment opportunities all under one roof.

Swansea Employability Academy is a central resource for all students and graduates of Swansea University, offering one-to-one careers advice, internships, bursaries, employer events, a digital jobs board and an online Career Development Course.

Visit their website to book an appointment with a career advisor, find relevant work experience, get funding for your career development, or to find the answer to your employability questions.

You can contact the Swansea Employability Academy Team here 

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

As a student you will be given a Personal Tutor.  This is a member of teaching staff in the Faculty or School who acts as your key point of contact while you are at Swansea University.

You should meet with your Personal Tutor one-to-one a minimum of four times per year. This may be a combination of one -to-one meetings or group meetings or workshops. 

Your Personal tutor will guide and support you with your academic, professional and personal development.  They can help you with:

• Reviewing your academic progress
• Accessing academic and personal support e.g. with welfare issues
• Understanding the exam and assessment system
• Academic references for placements / job applications
• Answering any other questions you may have or recommend where to best seek advice

Personal tutors may also have ‘office hours’ when you can see them as well.  You can email your tutor if there is something you want to discuss and/or to arrange a meeting.

Click here for more information about personal tutors

The society is predominately aimed at physician associate students but it is open to anyone wanting to know more about the physician associate role! We aim to raise awareness of the PA role and host social events, some with a focus on furthering and revising medical knowledge and study skills and some to have fun and let our hair down.

Joining your programme societies will allow you to interact with classmates in other years of the degree course

President: Emma Lewis

Vice-president: 

If you are interested in our society or want to know more, please feel free to get in touch via our instagram and Facebook @supasoc or message one of our friendly committee members on Facebook