GP Training Terms

The first General Practice experience is undertaken during two Level 1 units of training (six-month full-time equivalent). Two Level 1 units are required to be completed during training and must be completed before Level 2 GP Units of training are commenced.

Level 1 GP Term: GP Term 1

GPT1 is characterised by a high level of supervision, graduated responsibility and an increasing patient load. On-site supervision is required for 80% of the time from the dedicated supervisor. Throughout the GPT1, the Training Program pays a reimbursement to the practice to subsidise the GP Registrar's salary and a teaching allowance according to the amount of teaching provided.

Requirements of GPT1

  • Formulation of a learning plan which is reviewed with the Trainer.
  • Participation in 3 hours per week of regular educational activities-direct observation and discussion with the Trainer: random case review and medical record review-observation of the supervisor's consultations, clinical meetings etc.
  • Participation in GP Term release programs to the equivalent of one session per week.
  • Two external clinical teaching visits (one visit per 3 month term) to review the GP Registrar's consultations by direct observation and discussion and/or video/audio taping and debriefing.
  • Satisfactory completion of basic training is a prerequisite to moving to advanced or other permissible training.

 

Level 1 GP Term: GP Term 2

GPT2 is characterised by a lower level of supervision, greater responsibility for the GP Registrar and usually a full patient load. On-site supervision for 50% of the time and at all other times telephone access must be available. Throughout GPT2, the Training Program pays a reimbursement to the practice to subsidise the GP Registrar's salary and a teaching allowance according to the amount of teaching provided.

Requirements of GPT2

  • Early review of learning objectives as per Basic Term.
  • Participation in organised educational activities including one-and-a-half hours per week of regular educational activities with the Trainer.
  • A half day release from the practice per fortnight or equivalent for educational purposes.
  • Two external clinical teaching visits to review the GP Registrar's consultations by direct observation and discussion.

 

Level 2 GP Term: GP Term 3

During the Level 2 GP term, GP Registrars have a Trainer who must be available either on site or by telephone at all times. The Trainer must be working in the same practice as the Registrar.

The type of practice and the usual roster of the Registrar must allow continuity of care and an adequate range of patient presentations to be seen.

A Level 2 registrar has an external clinical teaching visit at least once every six months.

Other requirements include the formulation of a learning plan in consultation with the Trainer and participation in educational activities.

 


 
 

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