RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Workforce: The career aspirations and expectations of ­student ­physician associates in the UK JF Future Healthcare Journal JO Future Healthc J FD Royal College of Physicians SP 36 OP 40 DO 10.7861/futurehosp.6-1-36 VO 6 IS 1 A1 Kathryn Burnett A1 Natalie Armer A1 Judith Mcgregor A1 Michael Farrell A1 Jacqui Baines A1 Paul Baker YR 2019 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/6/1/36.abstract AB The NHS five year forward view1 supports the development of a flexible workforce. Expanding the traditional medical workforce using physician associates (PAs) is increasing in popularity. This study explores the career aspirations and expectations of student PAs from a large PA school in England. Thematic analysis of qualitative data from an online survey examined the personal motivations and career aspirations of student PAs. Finally, we make nine recommendations to enhancing recruitment, retention and development of PAs post qualification. Lessons learnt from this data set are generalisable.