Chair Reports -
July 2025

As we reach the halfway point of the calendar year—and the midpoint of the GPiT training journey for the year—it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the progress we’ve made. For some, this marks a change in training sites; for others, it’s simply a milestone. But for all of us, it’s an opportunity worth celebrating. I encourage you to recognise these moments: send a note of appreciation, share a meal, or spotlight a GPiT on your practice website. These small acts of recognition build the culture that fuels excellence in our profession.

And while we’re celebrating, let’s take a moment to honour our own. Several members of our supervision community have been formally recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list. This is a testament to the calibre of leadership and dedication within our supervision community. Please join me in congratulating:

• Assoc Prof Emma Kennedy
• Dr Carolyn Lawler-Smith
• Dr John Dyson-Berry
• Assoc Prof David Rimmer
• Dr David Iser
• Dr Alan Secombe

To each of you—thank you for your extraordinary contributions.

This theme of celebration and support resonated strongly with me at the recent GPME conference, where I attended several sessions alongside Dr Simon Morgan. In particular, the discussions on supervisor remediation and the value of external clinical teaching visits highlighted something powerful: *we are not alone in this work*. The commitment shown by experienced medical educators and ECT visitors —many of whom are also supervisors—underscored how deeply we share the values of quality, fairness and collaboration.

We must continue asking the questions that matter:

• What resources are available to support supervisors in difficulty—and how do we ensure equitable access to them?
• How can we learn from feedback that surfaces after a placement has ended to improve supervision and enable supervisors?
• What standards define excellence in supervision?
• And how do we uphold fairness and natural justice throughout remediation processes?

As we reflect on these, GPSA remains active and present advocating across every forum where your voice needs to be heard. This month’s newsletter captures that work, featuring:

• Updates on the NTCER effective July 2025
• A highlight from Dr Simon Morgan’s GPME involvement
• SLO interview featuring Dr Cameron Profitt
• Upcoming webinars and curated resources to strengthen your supervision

So, as Rabbit wisely quipped in *The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh*:
**“Fun? Did you say fun? This is a party! Who said anything about fun?” **

Let this be your reminder that amidst the hard work and high standards, there is space—and need—for celebration, for connection, and yes, for a little fun.