From 2024, PGY1s and PGY2s are required to meet with their Supervisor at the beginning of each term. The AMC has developed a beginning of term discussion template which outlines the general principles of the discussion. Click to view.
Exemptions: PGY2s that have joined a specific training program such as BPT or Psychiatry. PG3s and above have the option to participate in the AMC framework but are not mandated to do so.
The beginning of term discussion has two components:
- Orientation
- Goal setting
Components of the orientation should include:
- Creating the culture and expectations of the unit
- Defining the supervision and key contact people
- Roles and responsibilities of the PGY1 and PGY2 doctor
- Training and education opportunities
- Unit approach and expectations for completion of assessments.
Component of goal setting should include
- A discussion on learning objectives and any specific learning outcomes you may like to focus on during this term using the Term Description/ROVER/Unit Handbook. For example, one learning objective driven by the unit/supervisor could be:
- suturing for a procedurally based rotation
- development of a concise presentation for an undifferentiated illness rotation
- for a PGY2 - a specific interest or carried over objective that you identified as an inter.
Click to search your rotation and find the name of your Term Supervisor. If you don't get to meet your Term Supervisor, you can meet with another consultant/Fellow in the unit. Get in touch with MEU if you are having problems locating your Term Supervisor /primary consultant /Fellow.
The 'Beginning of term discussion' is a mutual obligation between you and the Supervisor. It is expected that you approach the Supervisor for this discussion and that the Supervisor provides the conditions for the discussion to be completed. The Medical Education Unit (MEU) will remind you a week before the beginning of the term to ensure this discussion occurs. The activity does not need to be recorded.
Is the beginning of term discussion the same as unit orientation? NO
The beginning of term discussion is different to the a unit orientation which outlines the mechanics of the term such as how the clinical day runs, work expectations and the structure of the unit. The images below show the differences between a unit orientation and beginning of term discussion.
Please contact the MEU if you have any concerns. It is ok not to know what to do as this is new and we are all learning. Your feedback will help us to finetune the process and is much appreciated.
