GPSA Podcast
By General Practice Supervision Australia
GPSA PodcastJun 14, 2021
Problem Case Discussion - As Easy As PQRST - Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast broadly describes the scope of problem case discussion (PCD) as an assessment and teaching tool in GP training. It focuses on the PQRST framework as a tool for PCD, to help you maximise the educational value of this common teaching method.
Click here to view the resources mentioned.
The Not So Simple Consultation - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Jess Wrigley
This podcast covers some of the seemingly straightforward but potentially high-risk presentations, including the driving medical and 6 week baby check. It will take a particular focus on early registrars' unknown unknown learning needs, with tips and discussion on how to guide them to address these presentations thoroughly and safely.
Helping Your Registrar Manage Challenging Patients - Part 2 - Dr Tim Chappell and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast part 2 explores the factors contributing to challenging patient behaviour and introduce a framework to ‘classify’ the challenging patient. It also introduces generic ways in which the supervisor can support their registrar. View resources here https://community.gpsa.org.au/topics/2025/media_center/folder/f91541c6-bc13-4a14-b29c-39cc6d79a293
Helping Your Registrar Manage Challenging Patients - Part 1 - Dr Tim Chappell and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast explores the factors contributing to challenging patient behaviour and introduce a framework to ‘classify’ the challenging patient. It also introduces generic ways in which the supervisor can support their registrar.
Supporting Your Registrar To Practice Evidence Based Medicine - Dr Skye Boughen and Dr Justin Coleman
Supervisors play an important role in helping registrars to apply EBM skills in practice. This podcast explores key principles and challenges of EBM, what registrars need to learn, and suggest practical strategies for supporting your registrar to apply EBM skills in your practice.
Access the webinar resources here
Teaching and Learning Priorities in the First Weeks of General Practice - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Jess Wrigley
This podcast is the third in the mini-series aimed to help supervisors support new GP registrars at the start of their community training. It will address some of the priority learning needs of GP registrars and how supervisors can best support them.
If you would like to access the resources mentioned in the podcast and discuss this topic further please click here https://community.gpsa.org.au/topics/2025/media_center
GPSA research project on the best practice learning environment
We are trialling a benchmarking and quality improvement tool to support training practices to meet best practice standards in vocational training. Your experiences and expectations in GP training are needed to help us test and refine this tool to ensure that it is feasible and appropriate for use in the general practice context. We are seeking feedback on our tool from anyone involved in GP training. Click here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJQQ62G
Clinical supervision – keeping your registrar safe and supported - Dr Gerard Ingham and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast is a 'how to' primer for GP supervisors on some of the key elements of clinical supervision - direct observation, random case analysis, and case discussion.
View resources https://community.gpsa.org.au/topics/2025/media_center/folder/ec35d61f-1916-4fd3-b107-0700aad4c882
How ACRRM is working for you in 2024
This podcast presented by ACRRM's General Manager of Education Services, Kyra Moss; Training and Engagement Manager, Isabel Broderick; and Fellowship Manager, David York provides information on the key changes made at ACRRM and updates on placements and processes.
Alone: General Practice - Dr Duncan Howard and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast focuses on the first weeks of general practice and how the supervisor can help the registrar 'survive' the transition from the hospital setting. The presenters discuss recent research and provide a list of recommended survival items to help registrars survive the first weeks of general practice.
Resources
- Pre-placement checklist - before the registrar starts
‘Feeling like a deer in the headlights’ A qualitative study of registrar experience in early general practice training
A ‘call for help’ list for Australian general practice registrars
General practice registrar observation of their supervisors in consultation What is the educational value?
Article: Alone: General Practice
Webinar Group discussion
The ABC of SEM: exploring the Single Employer Model
Single Employer Model Additional Information:
What's new for RACGP supervisors in 2024 - Dr Gerard Ingham
In this podcast Dr Gerard Ingham, RACGP National Clinical Lead for Supervisor and Practice Support and Education, will provide an update on changes to the AGPT program for RACGP supervisors in 2024.
Topics covered:
- Workplace-based assessments - EASL, RCA and mini-CEX; Requirements and payments for supervisor professional development
- Automatic CPD hours for being a supervisor
- Supervisor accreditation
- On-site supervision requirements.
Information Links and contact details Supervisor Resources
General Practitioner Training Support Line:
1800 472 247
Email: agpt.support@racgp.org.au
Communication and Feedback in GP Training – A Cultural Lens - Dr Catherine Casey and Dr Marisa Magiros
This podcast discusses international research as detailed in The Culture Map by Erin Meyer and practical experience while exploring cultural communication preferences.
Catherine and Marisa discuss situations where culture may impact communication and feedback in general practice training and what training, resources and adjustments may be required for registrars and supervisors.
Resources
- GPSA IMG Toolbox
- How To… Give Effective Feedback
- Erin Meyer - Book The Culture Map
- Dr Meyer’s. “What’s Your Cultural Profile
Remote supervision – better access to care for rural and remote communities - A/Prof Jill Benson and Dr Coralie Endean
In this podcast ACRRM and RACGP discuss their remote supervision guidelines and their joint philosophy that remote supervision should not be regarded as ‘second-best’ training, rather an alternative model that is comparable to traditional supervision.
Resources
RACGP
- Guidelines for remote supervision
- Remote Supervision
- Remote Supervision Program
- Remote Supervision Accreditation Requirements
- Remote Supervision Registrar Requirements
- Remote supervision training site requirements
- Guidelines for safe and effective rural generalist training using remote supervision.
- Supervisors and Training Post Standards
- Accreditation standards
- Flexible funds guidelines
ACRRM
National Consistent Payments Framework
Click here to see our upcoming webinars.
Culturally Safe GP Registrar Supervision – Decolonisation and a Strengths-based Approach - Dr Karen Nicholls, Dr Tyron Clayworth and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast explores the concepts of a decolonised and strength-based approach to facilitating learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Resources mentioned in the webinar:
Bridging the Gap between Assessment and Practice - Dr Rebecca Lock and Dr Kate Wallis
In this podcast we hope to improve your knowledge and understanding of the available resources to better prepare your registrars for exams. We will also explore the use of the rubrics for direct observation and feedback, and clinical case discussions.
Resources
- RACGP Progressive capability profile of a GP
- RACGP curriculum and syllabus
- RACGP Clinical Competency Rubric
- GPSA Clinical Reasoning Guide
- How to do Assess and Teach Clinical Reasoning
- GPSA Scenario App
- GPSA Random Case Analysis Guide
- GPSA How to do Random Case Analysis Resource
- GPSA Teaching Professionalism Guide
- GPSA Managing Uncertainty Guide
- Consultation Skills Toolbox
- GPSA Study Skills Guide
- GPSA Webinar ‘Studying Smarter, not Harder’ – Effective Study Skills for General Practice Training
Making The Most Of GPSA Educational Resources - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Justin Coleman
This podcast gives a guided tour of the GPSA educational resources, in particular highlighting those that are new or recently revised.
GPSA Supervision Web Page https://gpsa.org.au/supervision-menu/ GPSA Supervision Resources https://gpsa.org.au/supervision-support/ Join our community here https://community.gpsa.org.au/signup
Working Through the Facts about Workforce Planning & Prioritisation - Matt Jones, Dr Catherine Lees and Shane Boyer
This podcast:
Answers audience questions about WPP
Explains the purpose of the activity under this Commonwealth grant
Outlines the mechanisms being used to collect data for these reports
If you would like the contact details for the National WPPO leads please email admin@gpsa.org.au
Originally recorded in September 2023
Rhyme Or Reason: – A Guided Tour Of The Hidden Kingdom Of Clinical Reasoning - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Jess Wrigley
This podcast will explore the current understanding of clinical reasoning, including the dual process theory of thinking, illness scripts and cognitive bias. It will take a particular focus on practical strategies for teaching clinical reasoning to registrars.
Resources
How to do problem case discussion
How to assess and teach clinical reasoning
Clinical Reasoning online game
GPSA Guide - Managing Uncertainty
GPSA Guide - Teaching Clinical Reasoning
SIDM clinical reasoning toolkit
Diagnostic strategies used in primary care
Books
How Doctors Think Jerome Groopman
Thinking Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman
Dementia Demystified: A Model for the Practice Team to Learn Together - Part 2 | Dr Peter Silberberg and Dr Hilton Koppe
Part 2 podcast Dementia Demystified: A Model for the Practice Team to Learn Together - Managing Dementia
Podcast Resources Autofills post diagnosis management Medication Management Managing dementia FAQ Managing Stage 3 Advanced Care FAQ Australian Journal of General Practice Volume 52 issue 8 August 2023
‘It’s as easy as PQRST’ – effective case discussion in GP training - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Jess Wrigley
This podcast broadly describes the scope of case discussion as an assessment and teaching tool in GP training. It focuses on the PQRST framework as a tool for effective case discussion for both PCD and corridor consultations.
Resources
‘Studying Smarter, not Harder’ – Effective Study Skills for General Practice Training | Dr Chris Starling and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast assists supervisors in supporting their registrars to develop an effective learning plan and integrate evidence-based study strategies into their in-practice teaching.
Resources:
Dementia Demystified: A Model for the Practice Team to Learn Together - Part 1 | Dr Peter Silberberg and Dr Hilton Koppe
This podcast discusses an easy to use framework to understand and diagnose dementia in clinical practice.
Resources mentioned in this podcast.
- Diagnosing dementia in general practice podcasts:
Part 1 (20 mins) and Part 2 (20 mins) - Australian Journal of Dementia Care Journal Article - Dementia Diagnosis in Practice
- Resource - Autofills to assist making a diagnosis for dementia
- GPSA Teaching Plan Dementia Diagnosis
Supporting registrars on trauma informed care:a practice-centered approach - Dr Wei-May Su and Dr Jennifer Neil
GP registrars and supervisors need to be aware of the high community prevalence of abuse and violence during their consultations. As members of this community, practitioners may themselves be vulnerable in the context of their own lived experience.
It is important for supervisors to demonstrate trauma-informed medical education while supporting registrars in trauma-informed care, with a whole-of-practice approach to trauma closing the loop on the scaffolding of both trainee and patient.
ACRRM Flexible Funds - David York and Debbie Forsdike
This podcast provides an update about the ACRRM Flexible funds Framework and availability of supports for Supervisors and Practices.
ACRRM Flexible Funds Guidelines and FAQs
Email: training@acrrm.org.au
Helping Your Registrar Manage Patients with Long COVID - Professor Michael Kidd AO
This podcast is for GP supervisors and registrars to learn more about recognising and managing long COVID. Presented by Professor Michael Kidd, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer responsible for leading the primary care response to COVID for the last 3 years.
Teaching Your Registrar About Best Practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Part 2 - Dr Karen Nicholls and Dr Simon Morgan
This part 2 podcast discusses how to teach your registrar to be culturally safe working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Teaching Your Registrar About Best Practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Part 1 - Dr Karen Nicholls and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast discusses how to teach your registrar to be culturally safe working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
GPSA Resources https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health/
Other Resources
Social determinants of health Video https://vimeo.com/257813804
National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/national-guide
Best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care
https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/Best-practice-guide.pdf
Absolute Risk Approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cardiovascular Disease
https://nceph.anu.edu.au/research/projects/absolute-risk-approach-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cardiovascular
2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
https://www.rhdaustralia.org.au/resources/2020-australian-guideline-prevention-diagnosis-and-management-acute-rheumatic-fever-and
Teaching Consultation Skills - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Jess Wrigley
This podcast highlights the critical importance of an effective general practice consultation. Originally recorded in March 2023.
“Those that know do. Those That Understand, Teach” Teaching and Learning in General Practice - Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast focuses on the key elements of the teacher role – helping the learner identify their learning needs, delivering high quality teaching, and fostering a ‘culture of learning’ in the practice.
All GPSA Resources can be found here https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/our-resources/
Originally recorded in March 2023.
Best Practice GP Supervision: a Refresher - Dr Simon Morgan and Dr Kevin Arlett
This podcast will provide an overview of best practice supervision in the general practice setting. The roles and tasks of the GP supervisor will be explored, and practical tips for effective, high quality and sustainable supervision discussed.
The session will also orientate supervisors to the wide range of educational resources produced by GPSA.
Originally recorded in February 2023.
ACRRM's Flexible Funding Model Explained - Kyra Moss, David York and Sandra Johanson
In this podcast ACRRM outline their plans for their flexible funds.
Resources and contact details
www.acrrm.org.au/college-led-training
www.acrrm.org.au/fellowship/pathways
www.acrrm.org.au/fellowship/pathways/agpt
www.acrrm.org.au/college-led-training/college-led-training-faqs
www.acrrm.org.au/resources/training/training-policies-and-processes
T: 1800 223 226
Emails:
training@acrrm.org.au
transition@acrrm.org.au
Preparing the Practice Manager for GP Training from February 1, 2023 | ACRRM, DoHAC and RACGP
This podcast will reassure and inform practice managers about the processes for 2023 and provide up-to-the-minute information about the transition from RTO-led training, how the Colleges are working together to streamline processes including accreditation, and the new systems facilitating Practice Support Payments.
Originally recorded in November 2022.
An Update from the Department of Health & Aged Care - National Consistent Payments (NCP) and Flexible Funding for GP Training - Martin Rocks
In this podcast Martin Rocks will explain the National Consistent Payments and how payments will work through Services Australia.
Originally recorded in November 2022
A special podcast by ACRRM and RACGP on the transition to college led training
The transition to college-led training on February 1st 2023 is fast approaching. What will GP training look like for supervisors and practices from that point on? What are the colleges doing to streamline processes and minimise duplication?
Presented by:
Kyra Moss – ACRRM General Manager Education Services
Glen Wallace – RACGP PLT Transition manager
Dr Karin Jodlowski‑Tan – RACGP National Clinical Lead ‑ Rural
Dr Gerard Ingham – RACGP Senior Medical Advisor
Dr Nicole Higgins – GPSA chair
Carla Taylor – GPSA CEO
Originally recorded in August 2022.
Teaching Our Registrars About Men's Health - Dr Ravin Sadhai and Dr Justin Coleman
This podcast will enable supervisors to assist their registrars in dealing with general Men’s Health issues. In particular it aims to provide techniques to help them better engage with Men and their health.
Originally recorded in August 2022
ACRRM: The Future of GP Training - Dr Greg Gladman, Dr Emily Nicole Moody and Kyra Moss
In this podcast learn how ACRRM will be implementing changes under college-led training and keeping supervision at the heart of their model.
Originally recorded in July 2022
Workers Compensation – A General Practice Approach - Dr Craig Barnett
In this podcast we look to demystify some of the issues surrounding worker compensation, giving you a tool box to understand why the process is important to all parties.
Originally recorded in July 2022
Support Your Registrar to Better Manage Patients With Chronic Pain - Dr Merissa Cappetta
This podcast is designed for GP supervisors who want to give their registrars an understanding of chronic pain management, including the development of a patient-centred, goal-directed plan, using a shared decision-making approach. Since chronic pain is a frequent presentation in Australian general practice, registrars need to be well versed in the assessment and management of chronic pain, especially in the context of comorbidities and polypharmacy.
Originally recorded in May 2022
The Future of GP Training with RACGP
This podcast provides details on how the RACGP are planning to return training to the college and support our profession and communities and how it affects you and new and existing GP registrars. Burning issues are discussed such as practice agreements and supports, supervisor CPD, registrar selection and placement, and more. Presented by Georgina Van De Water, (MBA, GAICD Chief Transition Officer - RACGP, PLT), Associate Professor James Brown (OAM, FRACGP, FACRRM, DRANZCOG, MFM (Clin) Principal Medical Education Advisor - RACGP) and GPSA CEO Glen Wallace.
Before the Registrar Starts - Dr Gordon Walling and Majella Beagley
In this podcast an experienced practice manager and GP supervisor break down all the top tasks, forms, tips, and tricks to ensuring your registrar's arrival and experience is seamless - for both you the employer and registrar as the employee.
Originally recorded in April 2022
Helping Registrars Build Skills in Advance Care Planning - Dr Chris Moy and Helena Rodi
This podcast will assist GP supervisors to teach registrars their role in advance care planning and how to support their patients in the process.
Originally recorded in March 2022
Improving The Learning Environment At Your Practice - Dr Michael Baker and Dr Gerard Connors
You may have heard about structuring the learning environment for your GP registrars, but what does this really mean? In this podcast, we break this down by explaining 6 key elements, accompanied by tools and guidance on how to implement these in your practice.
Originally recorded in March 2022
Managing the Patient with ADHD - Helping Your Registrar Deliver Best Practice Care - Dr Hugh Morgan
This podcast will enable supervisors to assist their registrar to better identify ADHD in their adolescent and adult patients and to optimise their assessment, referral and long-term management in general practice.
Originally recorded in February 2022.
Helping registrars shine – Assessing and managing registrars with performance issues to work well - Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast focuses on being able to identify performance issues early, and address them to support registrars to achieve successful outcomes.
Originally recorded in February 2022
Are They Safe in There? Clinical Supervision and the Use of Random Case Analysis - Dr Gerard Ingham
This podcast will explore the various clinical supervision options available to a supervisor and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. Supervisors will receive a framework for random case analysis developed by the presenters that has been found to frequently reveal patient safety concerns.
Originally recorded in December 2021
Teaching Your Registrar About STI Management - What's New? - Dr Sally Sweeney
This podcast will support supervisors to assist their registrars in gaining the skills required to take an effective and adequate sexual history, order appropriate screening tests, and manage common STIs. Syndromes such as Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID), urethritis, vaginal discharge and genital ulcers will also be explored.
Originally recorded in November 2021
Teaching Professional and Ethical Practice - Dr Justin Coleman and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast aims to support supervisors to identify, assess, and facilitate development of skills in professional and ethical practice in their registrars. It covers a range of practical strategies for supervisors to use for teaching and learning professionalism in the general practice setting.
Originally recorded in November 2021.
Formal Teaching and Problem Case Discussion - Dr Tony Saltis and Dr Simon Morgan
This podcast for new supervsiors will address the ‘how to’ aspect of practice-based teaching, focussing on the range of teaching methods and their utility. It will highlight a new framework for effective problem case discussion and reinforce the importance of developing a teaching plan.
Originally recorded in October 2021
Supporting Your Registrar to Provide Best Practice Disability Care - Dr Alison Lancey
This podcast will discuss how supervisors can best support their registrar to take a comprehensive history in the setting of complex disabilities, perform an appropriate examination, and provide management of specific clinical scenarios, medical-legal, and administrative issues.
Originally recorded in October 2021
Teaching Your Registrar About LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Healthcare - Dr Ruth McNair AM and Dr Asiel Adan Sanchez
This podcast outlines the common presentations and care required for LGBTQIA+ inclusive care. We will explore the language, terminology and approach your registrar will need to be aware of to deliver appropriate medical care to this vulnerable group of patients. We will also outline how to ensure your practice is rainbow friendly and inclusive.
Orginially recording in October 2021