Pivoting in the pandemic: A regional tale of the rapid pivot to virtual continuing professional development for general practitioner supervisors during COVID-19

Julie Willems, Michael Baker, Stephanie Samargis, Carolyn O’Shea, Caroline Johnson, Neil Spike

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Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted face-to-face delivery of general practitioner supervisor training in an unprecedented way. Simultaneously, the need for continuing professional development (CPD) amplified. The rapid pivot to virtual and blended learning solutions required great organisational agility, and a toolbox of solutions. Objective Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 restrictions on face-to-face learning, this article shares the strategies employed to achieve the pivot to virtual CPD. Discussion There was much trial and error, as well as successes and learning opportunities, as training organisations grappled with how to deliver virtual CPD during lockdowns.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)809-814
Number of pages6
JournalAustralian Journal of General Practice
Volume52
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

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