Supervising medical students and prevocational doctors

Supervisors and examinersSupervising medical students and prevocational doctors

Supervising medical students and prevocational doctors

Supervisors are not only GPs who teach but also people who inspire and support the next generation of GPs through their years of training.

Supervisors work in accredited training practices or with regional training organisatioins (RTO) training GP Registrars, overseas trained doctors and medical students.

Introduction

Supervising medical students in general practice demonstrates our commitment to support quality lifelong learning at the beginning of a medical career and long-term for the benefit of health in the community

Guidelines for general practice supervisors

GPs taking responsibility for supervising of medical students should be prepared to undertake the supervision of the student’s experience in the practice or primary care facility

Guidelines for the education of students

Teaching should be based on the university curriculum and other perceived needs that arise during supervision and should include a range of methods

Guidelines of support required for student training

A doctor taking responsibility for the supervision of medical students at all stages of their term should display certain attributes and be able to offer different levels of support

Guidelines for the general practice or primary care facility

The general practice or primary care facility involved in training should provide excellent learning opportunities for the student

Guidelines relating to the workload of the medical student

Setting adequate workloads for the medical student and ensuring the clinical load means that the student is occupied during most of their time within the practice

Monitoring and feedback

Student and supervisor feedback 

Conclusion

The prime consideration is the overall value of the placement to medical students regarding the role of primary care in the medical system

Definitions

Definition of terms used in this booklet and terms that are used for general practice training