Primary Care Clinical Teachers Support

What is involved in being a GP supervisor at UNSW?

You’ll be supervising Primary Care students in Phase 3 (the final 5th and 6th years) of the Medicine program. Students are attached to two practices of 4 weeks each during the 8-week Primary Care course, and they’re required to complete at least 50 half-day general practice sessions (i.e. 25 sessions per 4 week per general practice) as well as attend a variety of teaching sessions on campus.

On average, a student will be under your supervision for about 3-3½ days per week throughout the term. This can include time spent with other GPs (including registrars) in your practice, practice nurses and a few sessions with allied health and specialist colleagues in the primary care setting.

Students undertake a variety of activities at the practice to help them understand common general practice conditions, and should progress to more responsibilities and autonomy in clinical activities during the attachment.

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

• You 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.

• You’ll gain personal and professional satisfaction in knowing that you have enhanced a medical student’s clinical and communication skills, and an appreciation of whole patient care and general practice. 

• Accredited teaching general practices are eligible for PIP payments ($200 per session or approximately $5000 for a 4-week placement).

• You can apply to become a conjoint academic, this provides access to privileges associated with UNSW, such as library (physical and online access), discounts on staff parking, discounts on computer software and hardware, learning and teaching courses, invitations to seminars and other campus events.

• You will be invited to Primary Care clinical supervisors’ workshops to meet your colleagues and enhance your skills in teaching.

Your students should give you all the necessary paperwork in the first week of their placement. You can also download them below:

• GP term supervisor assessment form

• Clinical Skills Assessment form

• Phase 3 Primary Care Supervisor Guide

How do I apply to become a Conjoint Academic?

We are happy to assist you if you wish to apply to become a conjoint academic with us at the School of Public Health and Community Medicine. Please email Sarah Jacob if you’re interested and we’ll do our best to assist you through this process.

Primary care-relevant clinical practice guidelines

• RACGP Clinical Guidelines

• NHMRC Guidelines

• National Heart Foundation Guidelines

• Guidelines for Asthma Management

• COPD-X Guidelines

• Caring for Australasians with Renal Impairment Guidelines

• Australian STI Management Guidelines

• Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines

Primary care-relevant online resources

• Australian Family Physician

• HealthDirect Australia

• Best Practice

• Primary Clinical Care Manual

• Chronic Condition Manual

• The Australian Immunisation Handbook

• The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network - see also Factsheets

• Family Planning NSW

• Black Dog Institute

• Dermnet

• Diagnostic Imaging Pathways

Drugs and therapeutics

• National Prescribing Service