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• Supervisor requirements and training
• Supervisor and DPE access in the TMP
• Role of the Training Program Coordinator (TPC)
• DPE view on trainee information in the TMP

Supervisor requirements and training

Will there be changes to the Supervisor Progressional Development Program (SPDP) requirements for supervisor accreditation?

At present there are no changes to the SPDP workshop or requirements for supervisor accreditation. An evaluation of the SPDP program has recently been conducted and there are plans to revise the program in response to the feedback. In the meantime, the focus is on TMP support sessions and access-on-demand resources for supervisors to support implementation of the new training curricula.

Will completion of the training resources be mandatory for supervisors?

No. At this stage, completion of the training resources for the new curricula and TMP won't be mandatory for supervisors.

Do Professional Development Advisors exist in the supervision structure in the new curricula? Does this reduce the options for formal mentorship with non-FRACP consultants?

Professional Development Advisors don't exist in the supervision structure for the new curricula. Trainees can seek informal mentorship if they wish but it's not a training requirement.

How is the College advocating for quality supervision and protected time within my setting to help support the workload associated with new curricula?

We acknowledge the time and commitment that will be involved in implementing the new curricula. The College is undertaking the following activities to advocate for protected time and ensure quality supervision in training settings:

Advocacy for protected time

Advocacy for protected time for trainees and supervisors with government and health networks, including development of guidance on the key benefits of protected time with case study, policy, and workplace model examples to share in discussions with health departments from 2026.

Defining quality supervision in accreditation

Working with AMC and other colleges to define quality outcomes for supervision in training programs and agree on a common way of measuring supervision with a view to embed this in setting accreditation criteria. This will include provision for “protected time” for supervisors to carry out supervisory duties. This work is due to be finalised by the end of 2025.

Education governance changes

To better manage training program committee workload, we're expanding delegated functions to staff and designated roles on committees. We're also increasing the number of members on some committees to support the volume of trainees and the implementation of the new curriculum.

There will be a strengthened focus on improving supervisor training, support, engagement, and recognition in the new committee structure, with the Curriculum Improvement and Supervision Advisory Committee taking a lead role in supervision matters, including directly advising the College Education Committee on improvements to supervisor support.

Evaluation

We're evaluating the implementation of the new curricula, including looking at the time and effort trainees and supervisors spend in completing new curriculum requirements. Our initial evaluation report is expected before the end of 2025, and we'll continue to gather data and evaluate the programs next year. We'll continue to plan enhancements to the usability of the new curricula and Training Management Platform based on your feedback.

What should you do if there’s a conflict regarding ratings and progression recommendations in the progress reports?

If there are conflicts in the rating and progression recommendations in the progress reports made by the supervisors, these conflicts should be primarily raised and managed at the local level. The trainee will also have the opportunity to provide a reflection on their performance in the report and address the ratings and recommendations from their own perspective.

The progress review panel will also undertake their due diligence when assessing and reviewing trainees' information based on aggregated data relating to competency and compliance, prior to the panel’s final deliberation.

Supervisor and DPE access in the TMP

I'm a DPE, when will I be able to see 'My Trainees' in the TMP portal?

Network/setting DPE roles are set up in TMP and directly linked to their relevant training program settings. DPEs will have access to trainees' records via 'My Trainees' in the menu bar, as long as there is a current or future rotation plan submitted for the relevant setting(s).

A trainee has nominated me as an Education Supervisor in TMP. How do I confirm or update this?

You can confirm or update your Education Supervisor (ES) nomination in TMP by:

• Clicking the link in your email notification to access the TMP portal.
• Navigating to the Trainee Dashboard → Training Plan or My Assigned Actions → Program Level tab.
• Selecting Approve Assignment to confirm or Reject Assignment if incorrect.

Role of the Training Program Coordinator (TPC)

What is a Training Program Coordinator?

The Training Program Coordinator (TPC) is a Basic Training role which supports the DPE. Setting TPCs will have oversight of trainees within the setting, and network TPCs will be able to see all trainees within the network. Access will be determined locally, and DPEs can request access for these individuals. In a setting context, individuals who have a TPC role could include Education Support Officers and admin support staff.

DPE view on trainee information in the TMP

Directors of Physician/Paediatric Education

As a DPE, how can I view my trainees’ rotation plans?

Navigate to the ‘My Trainees’ tab and select a trainee. You can either click on the trainee’s name or click the down arrow under actions and select ‘View Details’ to open the trainee dashboard.

In the Trainee Dashboard, go to the ‘Training Plan’ tab to view the trainee’s rotation plan.

Quick TMP navigation steps:

My Trainees > Click on trainee’s name > Click ‘Training Plan’.

As a DPE, why can't I view a trainee’s rotation plan in TMP?

A trainee’s rotation plan is only visible once they've submitted it. If a trainee hasn't submitted a rotation plan for your setting, you won't be able to access their details.

Once submitted, you can find rotation plans under ‘My Trainees’ > Trainee Dashboard > ‘Training Plan’ tab.

No trainees have submitted rotation plans at my training setting.

If no trainees have submitted rotation plans for your setting, you won't see any records in TMP.

As a DPE, ‘My Trainees’ view only provides a list of trainee names. When will DPE dashboards be available in TMP?

Currently, the ‘My Trainees’ list doesn't provide an overview of the information needed by DPEs to have oversight of trainees. DPEs are required to navigate to individual trainee dashboards to view each trainee’s rotation plans and identify which rotations trainees have applied for and the clinical experience that is validated (approved) towards. DPE dashboards will be available in TMP in a future release. Once released, the dashboard will provide an overview of the following:

• List of applicants/trainees without a submitted rotation plan, including trainees with rotation plans in either ‘Draft’ state or not created at all.
• List of trainees who have nominated the respective DPE as their DPE via rotation plan.
• List of all other trainees having rotation plans in the specific setting where the respective DPE is a Training Setting contact but have not nominated the DPE as their DPE via rotation plan.
• For clinical experience details, DPEs will be able to see them via the Trainee Dashboard > ‘Clinical Experiences’ tab for individual trainees.

Will I be able to see assessment summaries for trainees as a DPE, ES, or TPC?

The TMP project team is finalising system requirements for Progress Review Panels (PRPs) and how aggregated trainee assessment data will be displayed.

These requirements are still evolving, so visual examples aren't available yet.

Updates may be available by the end of March—check back for more details.