Supervisors
We warmly encourage GPs who are passionate about teaching to consider becoming involved. Supervising students is a rewarding experience that contributes meaningfully to the future of our profession. As a GP supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor future doctors and play a pivotal role in shaping their medical careers. A positive GP role model can strongly influence a student’s career path and help attract the next generation to General Practice – something that is critically important as we look to address future workforce needs.
If you are interested in facilitating any workshops for medical students, please contact Olivia Missiakos on o.missiakos@westernsydney.edu.au
Supervising Western Sydney University Students
Welcome to current and future GP supervisors of Western Sydney University medical students. We provide a five-year undergraduate program particularly focussed on the health and workforce needs of the communities of Greater Western Sydney as well as our rural clinical schools in the Northern Rivers and Central West of NSW.
Students complete General Practice placements in years 2-5 of the program and also have opportunities to undertake research and further elective terms in General Practice.
Our students and graduates are achieving a reputation for enthusiastic engagement with patients and communities, excellent clinical and communication skills and a strong commitment to working in areas of need. They greatly value their experience in General Practice and many are enrolling in General Practice training following graduation.
Please contact Dr Olivia Missiakos (o.missiakos@westernsydney.edu.au) and the GP Placements team Gpplacements@westernsydney.edu.au if you are interested in joining our GP supervisor team.
Resources to assist you in teaching and giving feedback
Some useful resources to inform your teaching.
See also the School of Medicine webpage Resources for Clinical and Community Teachers (e.g. bedside teaching, large group teaching, giving feedback, assessment, evaluation).
WestReN
The Department of General Practice at WSU also supports a practice based research network - WestReN. If you are interested in joining or finding out more please email Marguerite Tracy m.tracy2@westernsydney.edu.au
CPD points for teaching medical students
You are eligible to claim RACGP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for time spent supervising medical students. You can self-log up to 30 hours (15 hours Educational Activities and 15 hours Reviewing Performance) depending on what your teaching commitment for the year has been.
See https://www.racgp.org.au/cpd/cpd-resources/member-resources/guidelines-and-policies/cpd-for-gp-supervisors-affiliated for more information.
Reflections of a GP Supervisor
Read about a GP Supervisor's experience and reflections.