Assessments

You will need to complete an Early Assessment of Supervision and Learning (EASL) and a series of workplace-based assessments (WBA) while in the program. The assessments will be completed by your GP Supervisor and Medical Educator. You can refer to the Application Handbook for more information.

The EASL is comprises online Multiple Choice Questions, and WBAs. The purpose of the EASL is to inform your learning and supervision planning.

Workplace-based assessments (WBA) are assessments done in the workplace by GP Supervisors and Medical Educators to assess actual performance in general practice settings. WBA is a key part of progressive assessment, which informs progress throughout training.

The WBAs you will be expected to complete in the program include Direct Observations, Random Case Analysis, Case Base Discussions and Multisource Feedback. You can read more about WBAs in the FSP Application Handbook.

During the FSP you will be required to participate in additional education activities such as an Early Assessment of Supervision Learning (EASL), an event analysis, a ReCEnT audit, an evidence-based medicine review and a diversity of practice activity.

You will need to continue to comply with the Medical Board of Australia’s CPD requirements. Effective from 1 January 2023 there will be new CPD registration standards from the Medical Board of Australia. There are optional comprehensive learning modules available as part of the FSP are accredited for CPD hours.

No, you will have the opportunity to take part in face-to-face and online small group and workshop learning and networking activities. You will also have access to the RACGP’s online learning modules, which are based on the curriculum and focus on exam preparation.