The Supervisor Professional Development Program (SPDP) is a high-quality training program for final year Advanced Trainees and Fellows who supervise trainees in RACP-accredited positions. SPDP 1, 2 and 3 can be completed in any order. You'll be an RACP-approved supervisor (previously 'accredited supervisor') when you've completed all 3 workshops.
The RACP will offer two Supervisor training workshops in conjunction with the the IMSANZ Conference, Melbourne 2024 and will be hosted in-person only.
SPDP 1 | Educational Leadership and Management Educational and leadership management incorporates the overarching themes of developing trainee expertise and using coaching techniques to improve feedback practice.
This workshop focuses on delivering feedback using 2 frameworks, the GROW model and the 4 areas of feedback. By using these models, supervisors can facilitate change and growth in trainees towards expert performance.
Objectives
Demonstrate strong educational leadership.
Plan and manage for effective supervision.
Advocate for enhanced support for trainees.
Self-reflect on supervisory performance.
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cost: included in the cost of conference registration Register via the online portal *** Morning tea will be included with this workshop.
SPDP 3 | Teaching and Facilitating Learning for Safe Practice Teaching and facilitating learning for safe practice is a complex and necessary part of physician training. The challenges of undertaking work-based learning and assessment along with the complexities of the healthcare environment are many and varied.
This workshop offers techniques and solutions to these challenges that will help supervisors in their vital role.
Objectives
Use safe and effective work-based assessments/activities to guide learning.
Make evidence-based assessment on trainee performance.
Use evidence-based tools to improve supervisory practice.
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: included in the cost of conference registration Register via the online portal *** Afternoon tea will be included with this workshop.