GPSA Podcast

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.

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. Click here to access the webinar resources.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Single Employer Model Additional Information: The Murrumbidgee Model – Murrumbidgee Rural Generalist Training PathwaySEM BillingsFAQ for PracticesFAQs for Registrars

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: Information Links and contact details Supervisor Resources⁠ Remote Supervision General Practitioner Training Support Line: 1800 472 247 Email: agpt.support@racgp.org.au

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 ToolboxHow To… Give Effective FeedbackErin Meyer - Book The Culture MapDr Meyer’s. “What’s Your Cultural Profile

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 supervisionRemote SupervisionRemote Supervision ProgramRemote Supervision Accreditation RequirementsRemote Supervision Registrar RequirementsRemote supervision training site requirements Guidelines for safe and effective rural generalist training using remote supervision.Supervisors and Training Post StandardsAccreditation standardsFlexible funds guidelines ACRRM National Consistent Payments Framework Click here to see our upcoming webinars.

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: Harvard Implicit Association Test GPSA Resources Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Colonisation - It's bad for your health: The context of Aboriginal health Sherwood, Juanita Understanding the Australian Aboriginal experience of collective, historical and intergenerational trauma Dr Karen Menzies New report sheds light on disadvantage for the Stolen Generations and their descendants Healing Foundation Clinical Yarning Western Australian Centre for Rural Health Racism as a Determinant of Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Deficit Discourse and Strengths-based Approaches: Changing the Narrative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing

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 GPRACGP curriculum and syllabusRACGP Clinical Competency RubricGPSA Clinical Reasoning GuideHow to do Assess and Teach Clinical ReasoningGPSA Scenario App ⁠GPSA Random Case Analysis Guide⁠⁠GPSA How to do Random Case Analysis Resource⁠GPSA Teaching Professionalism GuideGPSA Managing Uncertainty GuideConsultation Skills ToolboxGPSA Study Skills GuideGPSA Webinar ‘Studying Smarter, not Harder’ – Effective Study Skills for General Practice Training

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

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

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

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

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 How to do Problem Case DiscussionPractice Based Teaching in General Practice Training GuidePQRST: A Framework for case discussionClinical Reasoning Guide