Towards an educational continuing professional development (EdCPD) curriculum for Australian general practice...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• General Practice Training
• Professional Development

Background:

• General practice training relies heavily on supervisors for teaching and learning.
• High-quality training necessitates evidence-based continuing professional development for supervisors.
• Current Australian general practice supervisor education lacks standardization despite RACGP and ACRRM requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose the development of a core curriculum for Australian general practice supervisors.
• The curriculum will be competency-based and evidence-based.
• It will address the evolving nature of general practice training.

Main Methods:

• The abstract does not specify methods, but proposes a curriculum framework.
• Focus on competency-based and evidence-based principles.
• Consideration of emerging themes in supervisor education.

Main Results:

• The abstract does not present results, but outlines the benefits of a proposed curriculum.
• A national core curriculum would standardize training.
• It would foster collaboration and allow regional adaptation.

Conclusions:

• A national core curriculum for general practice supervisors is essential.
• This will enhance standardization, collaboration, and competency development.
• Rigorous evaluation will be required for the curriculum's effectiveness.