Supervisors’ Compass

The ACRRM podcast Supervisors’ Compass is a series for supervisors supporting registrars on the ACRRM Rural Generalist pathway. Episodes explore topics from setting up strong placements to giving effective feedback, managing the unexpected, and navigating challenging supervision situations.

You’ll hear from experienced supervisors and educators as they share what they’ve learned, what they’ve tried, and what’s helped them guide the next generation of rural generalists in the right direction.

You can listen to Supervisors’ Compass via the podcast webpage or on your favourite podcast platform. New episodes are added throughout the year, so subscribe to stay up to date.

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Episodes

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Supervising

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

What makes supervision rewarding, what makes it challenging, and what happens when things don’t go to plan? In this first episode of the ACRRM RG podcast Supervisors’ Compass, Dr James Best speaks with Professor Richard Hays about the good, the bad, and the ugly of supervising registrars on the ACRRM Rural Generalist pathway.
Drawing on their extensive experience in rural medicine, medical education, and supervisor support, Richard and James talk about the rewards of mentoring, the energy and perspective registrars bring to a practice, and the collegiality found within a supportive community of practice.
They also reflect on the challenges that can test supervisors and the trickier situations that can arise, and share how these moments can be recognised, navigated, and often resolved in ways that benefit both supervisors and registrars.
A must-listen for new and experienced supervisors alike, this episode offers relatable experiences, reassurance, and insights to strengthen supervision practice and support registrars on their journey.

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material presented is for general information purposes only.

About ACRRM

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to set professional medical standards for training, assessment, certification, and continuing professional development in the specialty of general practice.

We are the only College in Australia dedicated to rural and remote medicine, and we play an important role in supporting junior doctors and medical students considering a career in rural medicine.

We are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality health services to rural and remote communities by providing:

Quality education programs
Innovative support
Strong representation for doctors who serve those communities