• Anna Chur-Hansen and Steve McLean.
• Department of Psychiatry at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia. anna.churhansen@adelaide.edu.au
• Australas Psychiatry. 2007 Aug 1;15(4):273-5.

ObjectivesSupervision is central to psychiatry training, yet it has been poorly defined and has attracted little research attention. In this study we explore supervisors' perceptions of their role. This paper is the second of two, with the first exploring trainees' perceptions of supervisors and supervision.MethodsUsing qualitative methods, 21 supervisors were interviewed, and the data subjected to thematic analysis.ResultsParticipants identified a number of aspects characteristic of the role of supervisor. There was some confusion, however, about the role, and some disparity between supervisors around what can be reasonably expected by a trainee in supervision.ConclusionsSupervisors need a clear definition of their role and responsibilities, and should be monitored and mentored. This is particularly important, given the central role that supervisors are expected to perform at college level.

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