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• Timeline
• Panel composition and operation
• Panels in TMP
• Roles of supervisors and training committees
• Trainee progression and Training Support Pathway

Timeline

When will Progress Review Panels be available in TMP?

Progress Review Panels are scheduled to be available in TMP from mid-2025. However, this does not mean that Panels must be established prior to this and immediately support trainees as soon as the functionality is available.

The College will work with Committees to determine what models may be applicable to the Training Program, as different training contexts will require different Panel models. The operating model for how Panels will function will be kept flexible to allow for different needs.

Panel composition and operation

Who will be on the Progress Review Panel and how often do they review trainee progress?

The composition of members of a panel will be kept flexible to ensure Panels have the representation and diversity to meet local needs. The Panel should be chaired by a Fellow with a strong understanding of the program and its requirements. For Basic Training, DPEs must be part of the Panel.

Can a trainee progress between phases out of alignment with the clinical year?

Yes, trainees will be able to progress between phases outside of the clinical year alignment. Panels should meet at a minimum twice a year and at these meetings can prioritise decisions for those trainees who are due to or have recently completed their phase.

Panels in TMP

What does the "Decisions due" field in the TMP panel dashboard mean?

This Yes/No field is to identify trainees approaching the end of their phase / past the phase end date who will be due a decision. Decisions do not need to be made by the phase end date.

What is the recommended timing for end of phase meetings?

We recommend that panels record progression decisions in TMP no later than 4 weeks after the phase end date (maximum 6 weeks) but we understand that panels need flexibility and may make decisions outside of this timeframe.

Roles of supervisors and training committees

What is the role of the Education Supervisor (ES) on the Progress Review Panel?

Education Supervisors (ES) may have varying roles in relation to the Panel. Some may sit on the Panel, while others may attend as guests to update the Panel on how their trainees are progressing. The level of involvement will depend on how the Panel prefers to run its meetings. Some ESs may have no interaction with the Panel, except to be informed of progression and certification decisions for their trainee(s).

What role will committees who have oversight of training programs have when Progress Review Panels are introduced?

Training Committees will retain their oversight of training programs and will remain the escalation body for trainees recommended for the Training Support Pathway. Additionally, if Progress Review Panels have difficulty assessing a trainee against the progression criteria, they may refer the trainee to the Committee for a decision. Regular reporting on Panel decisions will also be provided to the Committee.

Will all members of the primary panel (overseeing committees) have visibility of all trainee records?

All members of a primary panel (overseeing committee) will be set up in TMP and will have access to all trainees records in the relevant training program. College body members are expected to adhere to College policies and by-laws, including:

• RACP Code of Conduct (PDF)
  Outlines expected standards of behaviour for Directors and College Body members, including explicit confidentiality obligations that continue after their term ends.
• Confidentiality of Board and College Body Meeting Guidelines (PDF)
  Sets out how Board and College Body members must handle meeting discussions, papers and decisions, with duties of confidentiality extending beyond their service.
• Conflicts of Interest Policy - Board and College Bodies (PDF)
  Requires members to preserve confidentiality of College business and not misuse information obtained through their position.
• Governance of College Bodies By-law (PDF) 
  Defines governance requirements for College Bodies and directs members to comply with all relevant College policies, including confidentiality.

Trainee progression and Training Support Pathway

What's the interface of Progress Review Panels with the Training Support Pathway? That is, for trainees on TSP2, who makes the decision as to whether the trainee can progress onto the next phase. Is that done by the PRP or TSU? Or if the trainee is on TSP, do they automatically not progress?

Progress Review Panels will work in conjunction with the Training Support Pathway. Currently, supervisors refer trainees to the Support Pathway via the overseeing Training Committee. This process will continue, with Panels referring trainees to the Committee for consideration to be placed on the pathway. Under the new curricula, supervisors can still directly refer trainees to the Support pathway via the Committee.

How will the Training Support Pathway be activated during a phase (rather than waiting for Progress assessment)?

Progress Review Panels will work in conjunction with the Training Support Pathway. Currently, supervisors refer trainees to the Support Pathway via the overseeing Training Committee. This process will continue in the new curriculum. Supervisors can still directly refer trainees to the Support pathway via the overseeing Training Committee using the rotation progress report (completed every 3 months) by selecting 'I recommend that this trainee be referred to the training support pathway'. This will trigger an action for RACP staff to review/action during the phase. More information on the link between Training Support Pathway and trainee progression can be found in this video under the Progress Review Panel resources on RACP online learning.