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

Upcoming National Webinars

Date Time Title Register
21/11/2024 7:00 PM AEST National Supervisor Webinar Series: Preparing your practice for registrars - Thurs 21 Nov 2024 7:00pm (AEST) Register

Supervisor Liaison Officers

We're putting our footprint in the regions to directly support members. We now have Regional teams 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.
Supervisor accreditation
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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.
Rural Placement Supervisor Tips and Tricks