Supervision
Supervising International Medical Graduate (IMG) learners
It is well recognised that IMGs can face a range of challenges while learning in the general practice setting. GPSA recognises the critical role that GP supervisors play in supporting IMG registrars and other IMG GPs in training.
This page links to resources specific to supervising IMGs.
For teaching and learning specific to the consultation, please see the Consultation skills toolbox and the GPSA consultation skills teaching plans.
For general teaching and learning resources, see the Teaching and learning toolbox.
And please review the Supervision Resources page for a range of more generic resources.
Principles of IMG Supervision
There are a number of broad principles that should guide the supervision of IMG learners. While these are appropriate to all registrars, they have particular importance for IMGs. These are elaborated upon in the Supervising the International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP Registrar Guide.
Resources
The key summary resource is the GPSA Supervising the International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP Registrar Guide.
Please also see the 2021 Webinar and FAQ.
General
Communication resources
- Australian slang dictionary
- Slang terms in the consulting room
- WEBSITE: Doctors Speak Up
- VIDEO: Doctors Speak Up website
Teaching and learning resources
- Self-assessment tool for IMG registrars
- Supervisor assessment tool for IMG GP registrars
- VIDEO: Socratic versus Confucian conceptions of teaching and learning
Feedback resources
Date reviewed: 20 August 2025