The role of ACRRM supervisors

Supervisors provide clinical and educational supervision, monitoring and support for registrars. Supervisors usually work on the same site as the registrar but may provide supervision offsite.


  • Monitor, observe and follow up registrar’s clinical work
  • Ensure the registrar is working within their level of competence
  • Support development of learning plan
  • Facilitate case discussions
  • Provide feedback to registrars
  • Encourage registrar involvement in clinical audit
  • Encourage registrar self-directed learning and reflection
  • Provide practical skills teaching
  • Undertake workplace based assessments
  • Facilitate small group learning
  • Identify and support registrars in difficulty
  • Assist in assessment preparation
  • Enhance own education skills through regular supervision education
  • Act as a coach and mentor
  • Provide pastoral care
  • Ensure a safe supportive work environment

National Webinars

Date Time Title Register
24/07/2025 7:00 PM AEST National Supervisor Webinar Series: ACRRM training and assessment requirements: update for supervisors - Thurs 24 Jul 2025 7:00pm (AEST) Register
25/09/2025 7:00 PM AEST National Supervisor Webinar Series: Preparing your practice for registrars - Thurs 25 Sept 2025 7:00pm (AEST) Register
20/11/2025 7:00 PM AEST National Supervisor Webinar Series: In-practice teaching - Thurs 20 Nov 2025 7:00pm (AEST) Register
Date Topic Presenters Title
Wed, 28 May 2025 Education Zachary Woodalba, Australian Digital Health Agency Electronic prescription and active script list (ASL) - Supervisors
Thu, 22 May 2025 Education Dr Simon Morgan (GPSA) and Dr James Best Supporting registrars in difficulty
Wed, 14 May 2025 Education Zachary Woodalba ( Australian Digital Health Agency ) My Health Record for Supervisors
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 Education Dr Greg Gladman and Dr Coralie Endean Supervise for ACRRM: The A-Z of what you need and how to get support

Supervisor Liaison Officers

We're putting our footprint in the regions to directly support members. We now have Regional Training Network comprising of Regional Directors of Training, Training Network Coordinators and Training Program Advisors based in each State/Territory around Australia.

Become a supervisor

Become an ACRRM-accredited supervisor to provide clinical and educational supervision, monitoring and support for ACRRM registrars.
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Supervisor tips and tricks

Supervising a medical student or prevocational doctor on a rural placement? Check out these tips and tricks from the ACRRM Future Rural Generalist Committee.