PsychTrack Community

Off Topic Guidelines This space is for casual discussion. Please keep it: Respectful Professional Inclusive Forum rules still apply.

Upcoming Events – Posting Guide When sharing an event, please include: Event name Date Location or online platform Intended audience Registration details (if applicable) This helps keep the category clear and useful.

Wellbeing Check-In Training can be demanding. This space is for: Sharing strategies that support wellbeing Discussing burnout prevention Normalising challenges in training This is peer support only — not crisis support. If you’re struggling or unsafe, please seek appropriate professional help.

How to Post Safely in Clinical Pearls This category is for high-level learning points only. Before posting, check: No identifying details (people, places, timeframes) No case narratives Focus on principles, frameworks, or general observations Examples of acceptable posts: “A framework I use when assessing X” “Common pitfalls in managing Y (generalised)” When in doubt — generalise further.

Study Schedules & What Actually Worked Everyone studies differently. Share: How you structured your study time What helped balance work and exam prep Mistakes you’d avoid next time High-level discussion only — no exam content.

Exam Discussions – What’s Allowed This category is for: Study strategies Planning and time management Resource organisation Exam-day preparation This category is NOT for: Recalled exam questions Specific MCQ/MEQ/CEQ content Copyrighted materials If you’re unsure whether something is appropriate — don’t post it.

EPAs, WBAs & ITAs – Practical Strategies This thread is for discussing: How you plan EPAs across a rotation Approaches to gathering WBAs efficiently Preparing for mid-term and end-term ITAs Organising evidence and documentation Focus on workflows and strategy rather than individual supervisors or services.

Rotation Survival Guide Each rotation comes with its own challenges. Use this thread to share: What helped you settle into a rotation How you approached supervision Time-management strategies that worked Common pitfalls to avoid Please keep all discussion non-identifying and generalised.

How to Use This Forum Effectively A few tips to get the most value from PsychTrack: Search before posting — your question may already be discussed Use clear titles so others can find your post later Share what you’ve tried so far when asking questions Keep discussions high-level and non-identifying This forum works best when we build a searchable knowledge base together.

Introduce Yourself Welcome! If you’re comfortable, tell us a little about yourself: Training stage (Stage 1 / 2 / 3 / Fellow) Current interests or career direction What you’re hoping to get out of PsychTrack Please avoid sharing identifying details about patients, services, or locations. Great to have you here.

Forum Rules & Clinical Safety Guidelines This forum is for professional discussion only. By posting here, you agree to the following: No identifying clinical information No patient names, dates of birth, locations, services, screenshots, or timelines No case details that could reasonably identify a person 🧠 Educational discussion only Share frameworks, learning points, and general strategies Avoid case-specific advice or clinical decision-making Exams & Assessments No recalled exam questions No sharing of copyrighted material Strategy and planning discussions only Professional conduct Respectful, constructive discussion at all times No harassment, discrimination, or unprofessional behaviour Not a crisis service This forum does not provide crisis or mental health support If you or someone else is at risk, seek appropriate local services Posts that breach these rules may be edited or removed. If in doubt — generalise further or don’t post.

Welcome to the PsychTrack Community This forum is a professional space for RANZCP trainees and early-career psychiatrists to: Share training and exam strategies Discuss rotations, EPAs, and assessments Learn from peers in a supportive environment Build a sustainable, connected training experience This is a peer community — not a substitute for supervision, formal teaching, or clinical governance. Please start by reading the Forum Rules and Clinical Safety Guidelines before posting. If you’re new, introduce yourself in the “Introduce Yourself” thread below.