NewMed is pleased to announce a significant collaboration with GP Supervisors Australia (GPSA) aimed at supporting our GP educators through the joint development of a series of resources enhancing the quality and sustainability of clinical supervision across the country. This partnership underscores our commitment to a medical education model that prioritises primary care and the vital role of General Practitioners and Rural Generalists.
This collaboration aligns with the recently released NCPCD Joint Statement on Clinical Supervision, which outlines a unified vision for supporting the supervisors who mentor the next generation of Australian doctors.
A Message from our CEO
“NewMed is proud to be working with GPSA to elevate the standards of medical education in the community,” says the CEO of NewMed. “We recognise the fundamental importance of clinical supervision of medical students, especially by GPs and Rural Generalists, who provide the backbone of our healthcare system. To support this, NewMed will provide specific training and resources for our partner GPs to ensure they are well-equipped to guide our students through their clinical journeys.”
Strengthening Supervision Australia-Wide
Our GP Lead Dr Natasha Yates highlights that this partnership’s impact extends beyond our own program: “We are working in collaboration with GP Supervisors Australia (GPSA) to develop materials that will strengthen GP supervision of medical students. This effort is intended to support supervisors in Australia across the board.”
About the NewMed MD Program
In partnership with Federation University Australia, NewMed is currently on an accreditation pathway with the Australian Medical Council. While our curriculum is designed to set students up to follow any career path, we maintain considerable focus on Whole Person Care and Generalism. Our innovative model integrates advanced technology with extensive supervised clinical experience, primarily situated in General Practice for the first three years.
Please note: The MD program is not yet operational, and applications cannot be accepted at this stage.