Being a GP supervisor

What is involved in being a GP supervisor at UNSW?

• You will be supervising Phase 3 medical students (years 5 and 6 of the six-year curriculum) undertaking an eight week Primary Care term.
• Students who will be attached to you will need to complete 50 half-day sessions in clinical general practice as well as attend a variety of teaching sessions on campus.
• On average, a student will be under your supervision for approximately 3 days per week throughout the term. This can include time spent with other GPs (including registrars) in your practice, practice nurses and visiting some of your local allied health and specialist colleagues.
• You have a choice of taking students for either 4-week or 8- week blocks.
• You can select when a student placement would best suit your practice from any of the five terms throughout the year.
• If you require any support or advice on teaching medical students, then we are more than happy to assist you in this. Dr David Perkins has also developed an excellent guide to teaching medical students and registrars. This guide can be accessed here.

What are the benefits of being a GP supervisor at UNSW?

• You get to pass on your experience to the next generation of doctors, many of whom will enter General Practice.
• You can provide students with invaluable insights into the rewards and challenges of a general practice career.
• Your personal and professional satisfaction in knowing that you have enhanced a medical student’s clinical and communication skills, and an appreciation into whole-person-centred medicine and general practice.
• Teaching practices are eligible for PIP payments (currently $100 per session or $5000 for an 8-week placement).
• You can apply for and obtain a Conjoint Academic Title that provides access to privileges associated with UNSW, such as library (physical and online access), staff parking, invitations to seminars and other campus events.
• You will be invited to GP supervisors’ training workshops and networking dinners to meet your colleagues and enhance your skills in teaching and in practice.
• And of course, access to this website.