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James Catton serves as a Senior Lecturer Practitioner at the School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford. He concurrently practices as a Physician Associate in general practice and holds the official role of PA Ambassador for Suffolk and north-east Essex since November 2020.
His academic credentials include:
- BSc with First Class Honours in Biomedicine
- MSc with Distinction in Molecular Medicine
- MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- Physician Associate national certification exam
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Improving Diabetes Care
James specializes in Physician Associate education and professional development, with research interests centered on medical education pedagogy, general practice integration, diabetes care optimization, and healthcare policy reform. His advocacy work focuses on enhancing student training experiences and advancing the profession through policy documentation and local implementation. The podcast he hosts since March 2021 serves as a key platform for exploring GMC regulation frameworks, historical profession evolution, and specialty-specific clinical applications.
As an educator in the Physician Associate MSc program, he mentors students through clinical placements and curriculum development while collaborating with regional healthcare institutions to strengthen profession integration. His ambassadorial responsibilities involve direct partnerships with NHS trusts to refine training standards and address workforce challenges in primary care settings.
