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  1. Table of contents
    1. Overview
      1. Introducing progressive assessment
      2. Progressive assessment framework
      3. The principles underlying the progressive assessment framework
      4. Workplace-based assessment
    2. The RACGP WBA program
      1. Program objectives
      2. Qualities of the program
      3. WBA competencies
    3. WBA tools
      1. Early assessment for safety and learning (EASL)
      2. Mini-clinical evaluation exercise
      3. Clinical case analysis
      4. Multi-source feedback
      5. Clinical audit
      6. Reflective exercise
      7. External clinical teaching visits
    4. Feedback
      1. Providing Feedback
    5. Progression
      1. Monitoring registrar progression
      2. The progression review committee
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