Whilst Leeds does not provide specifics of the questions asked in its MMI, we are able to elicit the kind of person that they are looking for from their admissions guidance on personal statements, which explains that they seek information on the following: ‘Why have you chosen this particular profession and what led you to this? • How have you researched it? • What is your knowledge and understanding of the role of Physician Associates? • What are the current issues affecting Physician Associates or healthcare? • How have your current studies prepared you for studying the programme? • What transferable skills do you have – for example, work experience, positions of responsibility through paid employment, volunteering or university activities? • What caring experience do you have? • Why have you chosen this particular profession and what led you to this?’
It should therefore be apparent that they seek real insight into the career. However, as this is an MMI you should also be ready for role-plays and scenarios focusing on communication and ethics.
​Motivation and Insight into the career of a Physician Associate
- Describe what interests you about being a Physician Associate.
- Why are you interested in becoming a PA rather than an NP?
- Why have you decided to study to become a PA rather than having pursued a career in Medicine?
- What do you know about the GMC?
- Describe the limitations of a PA.
- Which area of healthcare do you think that you will specialise in in future?
- What body is responsible for regulating physician associates?
- What do you think are the most difficult parts of working as a PA?
- What do you think will be some of the most rewarding parts of being a PA?