The ACRRM assessment process has been designed to provide registrars with a valid and reliable assessment of their knowledge, skills and attitudes that comprehensively reflects the educational outcomes of the training program, and is relevant to the rural and remote context.

ACRRM views assessment as an ongoing and integral part of the learning process that is developmental in nature, assists learners in identifying and understanding their strengths and weaknesses, provides guidance for seeking additional assistance, and enables registrars to become competent, confident and most importantly safe medical practitioners in their provision of health care to the public. The two key core principles are that the content of examinations is developed by clinically active rural and remote medical practitioners and that registrars participate in the examinations within the locality where they live and work, to prevent depopulating rural and remote Australia of their medical workforce (registrars and examiners) during examination periods.

The ACRRM assessment process (Primary Curriculum) consists of:

Formative: educative monitoring and feedback is used to aid learning

• Portfolio*
• Multiple Source Feedback (MSF)*
• Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercises (miniCEX)*

Summative: count towards final marks for purposes of certification

• Portfolio*
• Multiple Source Feedback (MSF)
• Procedural Skills Logbook*
• Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercises (miniCEX)*
• Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination
•  Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS)*

* These modalities also apply to selected Advanced Specialised Training (AST) programs

Assessment Handbook

A detailed description of all aspects of the assessment process is provided in the 2010 Assessment Handbook.

2010 Assessment Handbook (425 kb)

The chapter headings in the handbook are:

SECTION A: Overall Processes

Chapter 1: The ACRRM Approach to Assessment
Chapter 2: Formative Assessment
Chapter 3: Enrolling for Summative Assessment

SECTION B: Primary Curriculum Assessment Modalities

Chapter 4: Portfolio

4a: Prescribed Courses
4b: Supervisor / Registrar interaction

Chapter 5: Multi Source Feedback Examination (MSF)
Chapter 6: Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (miniCEX)
Chapter 7: The Primary Curriculum Procedural Skills Logbook
Chapter 8: The Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination
Chapter 9: Structured Assessment using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS) by Videoconference

SECTION C: Advanced Specialised Training (AST) Assessment Modalities

Chapter 10: Introduction
Chapter 11: Appendices

Assessment dates

 *Please note: Fees are subject to change.

 Enrolment

Registrars for the assessment process are advised to carefully consider the information provided in the Assessment Handbook before submitting their application. Please note that registrars must enrol and pay for each individual assessment modality they are intending to undertake. The Assessment Enrolment Application Form, which also lists the dates, examination fees and eligibility criteria is located here:

Assessment Enrolment Application Form

Enrolment Application Form: Advanced Specialised Training in Emergency Medicine StAMPS examination

Key Resources

ACRRM Primary Curriculum

ACRRM Vocational Training Handbook

Assessment Blueprint

Primary Curriculum Logbook

Logbook: Advanced Specialised Training (Emergency  Medicine)

 Advanced Specialised Training (Emergency Medicine): Supervisor Report

Rules and Regulations for StAMPS: Advanced Specialised Training in Emergency Medicine

Code of Conduct

MCQ Browser Test and Internet Speed Test ensure that the computer to be used for the MCQ meets the minimum IT specifications required to run the assessment.

MCQ Practice Examination

MiniCEX 2010 Formative Scoring Sheet

MiniCEX 2010 Formative: miniCEX Patient Consent Form

MiniCEX 2010 online training modules for registrars and assessors (to be posted here soon)

Policy on Appeals

Policy on Disability

Recommended Reading List: Primary Curriculum

StAMPS Practice Examination

For more information

Please contact ACRRM Assessment on Freecall 1800 223 226 or email assessmentacrrm [dot] org [dot] au.