Award for Excellence in Trainee Supervision and Clinical Education

Applications open 1 September – 31 October

The RANZCP Award for Excellence in Trainee Supervision and Clinical Education (the Award) is an annual prize awarded to a Fellow or Affiliate for excellence in trainee supervision and/or clinical education.

Eligibility criteria

The Award is made to an RANZCP Fellow or Affiliate who has made an outstanding contribution to trainee supervision and/or clinical education, as nominated by RANZCP Trainees.

The Award aims to recognise positive impacts not only on individual trainees, but also across wider cohorts. Recipients will be expected to have made a significant contribution to the positive learning trajectory for trainees and have made a broad impact over a period of time.

Fellows or Affiliates who are involved in formal supervision and/or clinical education of trainees are eligible. 

Previous recipients of the Award will not be eligible to receive the Award on a further occasion.

Form of award

The Prize comprises:

• a framed award certificate
• an invitation to accept the award at the College Ceremony during Congress.

The prize doesn't include travel support or registration for the recipient to attend Congress.

Nomination process

The RANZCP Award for Excellence in Trainee Supervision and Clinical Education is given by nomination only.

Nominations may be made by any two RANZCP Trainees, setting out their reasons for the nomination, and addressing the criteria outlined below.

• Nominations must not exceed 500 words. Additional documentation can be supplied but is not essential.
• Nominations for the Award must be made in the manner specified by the RANZCP.
• You can consider nominating any Fellow or Affiliate for this Award, including if they have had career breaks or taken periods of extended leave, as long as you feel they meet the key selection requirements outlined below.

Selection requirements

The Selection Panel will consider all nominations based on their contributions and expertise in trainee supervision, education and development. 

Nominations must show how the nominee has made a significant contribution to the positive learning trajectory for trainees and has made a broad impact over a period of time.

This should be demonstrated by at least two of the following additional criteria:

• The trainee believes the supervisor provided an environment that the trainee found conducive for learning and clinical education on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated evidence of developing innovative approaches for the education of trainees.
• Advocated for trainee education and training in the workplace and/or beyond.
• Demonstration of a significant contribution to the promotion of well-being for trainees in the clinical context of health and well-being for doctors and self-care.

Key dates

Applications open annually, from 1 September to 31 October.