Uel Physician associate 2025 entry
If you're considering the Physician Associate (PA) course at the University of East London (UEL), you should be aware of several significant issues that have been reported by current and former students. Here's a detailed list of concerns:
Lack of Connections and Placements:
UEL has no connections with medical schools or placement providers, crucial for gaining practical experience.
Absence of a Structured Framework:The course does not follow any established outline or framework as set by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA), General Medical Council (GMC), or Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
No GMC Accreditation:The program is not accredited by the GMC, raising questions about its legitimacy and the value of the qualification upon graduation.
Non-payment Issues: When placements are found, staff and providers often are not paid, leading to disruptions in the learning process.
Unorganised Timetables: Consistent failure to provide a teaching or placement timetable, making it difficult for students to plan their studies.
High Staff Turnover: The course has seen two-course leads and five staff members leave within a year, leading to instability and a lack of continuity in teaching.
Lack of Teaching and Staff: There have been periods lasting nearly a year where no teaching or staff were available, which has severely impacted students' education.
Inadequate Clinical Skills Training: Essential subjects like clinical skills and pharmacology are not adequately taught, leaving significant gaps in students' knowledge and competencies.
Falsified Records: Hours required for the course were allegedly signed off without being completed, indicating a falsification of records.
Ongoing Investigations: There have been three investigations by two cohorts into these issues, suggesting systemic problems.
Management's Lack of Understanding: The management, including the Dean (Robert Waterson) and Vice Chancellor (Professor Amanda), reportedly do not understand the role of PAs or the necessary prerequisites for national exams.
Financial Mismanagement:
The course appears to have been started primarily to generate revenue for the university, with Health Education funding money presumed missing.
And for us students, it has been a long 2 years with Anxiety, lack of trust, frustration,depression and so much more.
Considering these points, prospective students might want to look into alternative programs that offer more stability, better accreditation, and a clearer pathway to achieving the necessary qualifications for a career as a Physician Associate.
This is for any prospective students please do your research and don't be scammed by these big corporations (aka UEL).
Lack of Connections and Placements:
UEL has no connections with medical schools or placement providers, crucial for gaining practical experience.
Absence of a Structured Framework:The course does not follow any established outline or framework as set by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA), General Medical Council (GMC), or Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
No GMC Accreditation:The program is not accredited by the GMC, raising questions about its legitimacy and the value of the qualification upon graduation.
Non-payment Issues: When placements are found, staff and providers often are not paid, leading to disruptions in the learning process.
Unorganised Timetables: Consistent failure to provide a teaching or placement timetable, making it difficult for students to plan their studies.
High Staff Turnover: The course has seen two-course leads and five staff members leave within a year, leading to instability and a lack of continuity in teaching.
Lack of Teaching and Staff: There have been periods lasting nearly a year where no teaching or staff were available, which has severely impacted students' education.
Inadequate Clinical Skills Training: Essential subjects like clinical skills and pharmacology are not adequately taught, leaving significant gaps in students' knowledge and competencies.
Falsified Records: Hours required for the course were allegedly signed off without being completed, indicating a falsification of records.
Ongoing Investigations: There have been three investigations by two cohorts into these issues, suggesting systemic problems.
Management's Lack of Understanding: The management, including the Dean (Robert Waterson) and Vice Chancellor (Professor Amanda), reportedly do not understand the role of PAs or the necessary prerequisites for national exams.
Financial Mismanagement:
The course appears to have been started primarily to generate revenue for the university, with Health Education funding money presumed missing.
And for us students, it has been a long 2 years with Anxiety, lack of trust, frustration,depression and so much more.
Considering these points, prospective students might want to look into alternative programs that offer more stability, better accreditation, and a clearer pathway to achieving the necessary qualifications for a career as a Physician Associate.
This is for any prospective students please do your research and don't be scammed by these big corporations (aka UEL).
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fools everywhere and that's how universities make money, government convince public that they are doing something such as HEIW,HIEEE. They bring in courses but no job opportunities for these poor graduates !
More students are getting desperate with no jobs. Nobody cares especially in WALES ,doctors are determined not to have any inexperienced PAs.All the job adv are for experienced PAs.
GMC registration is not going to open any new post since the welsh consultants are determined not employing PAs. of course, PA outnumbered than doctors, don't voice any opinions ! No back bone, probably.
More students are getting desperate with no jobs. Nobody cares especially in WALES ,doctors are determined not to have any inexperienced PAs.All the job adv are for experienced PAs.
GMC registration is not going to open any new post since the welsh consultants are determined not employing PAs. of course, PA outnumbered than doctors, don't voice any opinions ! No back bone, probably.
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