The role of Physician Associate is still very small in the UK. It therefore may be harder to find relevant work experience, to speak to many people in the field, or to get as many resources to read and study as it would be if you were looking to apply to an older path like Nursing. This gives you a good chance to set yourself apart. By working towards a thorough and detailed knowledge of the profession, what defines it exactly, which body regulates it (the General Medical Council has taken on the regulatory duties for both PAs and the small number of Anaesthetic Associates) and your exact motivation for wishing to work in it, you can begin to prepare clear answers for interview. From the FPA (Faculty of Physician Associates) site, a PA is defined as follows.
‘Someone who is: a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision. The role is therefore designed to supplement the medical workforce, thereby improving patient access.’