Teaching and mentoring in long acting reversible contraception provision by general practitioner supervisors

GPs have a key role in meeting the needs of women’s reproductive care including pregnancy, termination, contraception and sexual health. In practice, knowledge about sexual and reproductive health, referral pathways and timely access to care for patients are key concerns for GPs. To support the provision of long-acting and reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods, teaching of the next generation of GPs often occurs as part of GP training, supervised and mentored by those GPs in practice who have also done LARC training. Through a literature review and interviews with GP supervisors, this research seeks to understand GP supervisors' perceptions of teaching and mentoring LARC care in the Australian general practice setting. This project sits within SPHERE, an NHMRC funded Centre of Research Excellence in Sexual and Reproductive Health for Women in Primary Care. SPHERE is led by Professor Danielle Mazza and supported by multidisciplinary students and researchers in the Department of General Practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this team with support from supervisors.