02 July 2010 New approach to general practice training accreditation
The College has developed a fresh approach to general practice training accreditation, which was endorsed unanimously by RACGP Council last week.
Under the new model, the College will endorse Regional Training Providers (RTPs) who meet College standards to oversee training practice accreditation on the College’s behalf. The RTPs will select, support and accredit training practices to our standards, and the College will receive feedback from RTPs and will also continue to receive feedback from registrars. The RACGP retains the authority to approve all practice accreditations where training is undertaken in its name.
This new approach will maintain the very high quality experience for registrars in the training program and will also allow us to build training capacity to meet the large increase in GP training places needed. Many practices are now embracing vertical integration with medical students, with PGPPP and registrars all being trained in our practices. This new approach will be better for practices taking on the important responsibilities of supporting the next generation of GPs.
This decision recognises the professionalism of RTPs who have worked hard to deliver excellent training opportunities for registrars. It is also a step by the College toward better acknowledgment of the commitment and hard work of supervisors and trainers who support the next generation of GPs, often at significant personal cost to themselves and their families. While we acknowledge the recent increase in government support for GP supervisors, more must be done to support and acknowledge the important work of both supervisors and trainers.
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