Update on Workplace Based Assessments for 2024.2

This semester, supervisors of GPT1 and GPT2 registrars are required to complete two mini-CEX and two RCAs via a paper template. The assessments aren’t required to be submitted unless a flag has been raised about performance.  

What’s changing?  

Starting in 2024.2, supervisors of GPT1, GPT2 and GPT3 registrars will need to complete two mini CEX and two RCAs per semester. The assessments will no longer be paper-based and will be completed directly in the TMS, like term assessments are. Detailed guidance will be shared closer to this time. 

Self Assessment ProgressTest for exam preparation and supervisor professional development

Self Assessment Progress Tests (SAPTs) are an educational activity designed to support your registrar’s learning and development of clinical reasoning. It’s also a useful tool to help with self-assessment and exam preparation.      

Each SAPT consists of 50 applied knowledge test (AKT) questions and eight key feature problem (KFP) cases taken from previous RACGP exam papers. Once the test is complete, the registrar can access the correct answers, the rationale behind the response, resources for that topic, appropriate curriculum link/s and suggestions for further study. They can choose to do the SAPT under exam conditions (80 mins for AKT and 80 mins for KFP) or non-exam conditions (untimed, self-timed, open or closed book).     

As a supervisor, you can also complete a SAPT for your professional development. This can be particularly useful as a refresher on exam question format and exam technique. Any time you spend on a SAPT can be self-logged as CPD hours. The May SAPT is now available via gplearning. 

Have your say in the GPSA ENGAGE 2024 survey

Play an active role in driving policy and strategies to improve GP retention and wellbeing by completing the GPSA ENGAGE survey. 

It’s open to everyone involved in GP training, including supervisors, practice managers, nurses and GPs. 
Survey completion is credited with an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD time, and it only takes 10-15 minutes. 

Don’t miss the chance to share your feedback – your response will help GPSA influence change and advocate for the GP supervision community.  

James Cook University transition update

We’re looking forward to the North West Queensland region moving into the College from 11 June. 

Our transition project team is working hard to ensure a smooth integration as we deliver the Australian General Practice Training Program across the country.    

We’ve been successfully recruiting and have begun announcing new team members internally. Information sessions have been set up for JCU supervisors and registrars to encourage feedback as we progress through transition. 

Further updates will be shared with you next month. 

Contact us

For any queries about the information enclosed, please contact your local training team.