For supervisors
Last revised: 15 Dec 2025
Supervision of a registrar is commonly shared by the designated supervisor with at least one other supervisor. This exposes the registrar to different clinical practice and teaching styles and provides cover if the designated supervisor is absent. Other members of the training site team, such as reception and administrative staff, cultural educators, nurses and other allied health workers, may also contribute to education.
In larger training sites, the supervisory team may need to meet at the start of the term to clarify roles and the supervision and teaching calendar. During the term they may meet to discuss registrar progress to help prepare the designated supervisor for the mid-term and end-of-term assessments. In between meetings, some training sites use group messaging to support ongoing dialogue between supervisors about the registrar’s teaching and supervision. The teaching plan functions as a shared log of teaching activities and assessments that are planned or completed.
The training site should prepare for a new registrar well in advance of the start of term. The RACGP has useful resources to help you prepare.
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