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See More, Do More, Be More ...
ACRRM members have one thing in common - a desire to See More, Do More and Be More. Whether they are working in central Victoria, on the rugged Western Australian coastline, in the tropics of North Queensland or the farmlands of New South Wales and further afield, they are committed to being the best Rural Generalist they can, supporting rural and remote people with excellent health care.
The College mission is to be a vibrant professional home for members that delivers inspiration, collegiality, value and social accountability. We strive to make a positive difference for our members and the lives and health of rural and remote people. We do this by providing professional development, advocacy, resources and networking opportunities to equip you with the specialised skills and knowledge you need to confidently provide world-leading rural and remote health care.
With a membership type to suit all stages of your career, join today to access a range of member benefits.
Reasons to join:
Whether you are a student considering a career as a Rural Generalist, a registrar developing your specialist rural skills or a FACRRM committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), ACRRM will provide support throughout your career through:
- Free and discounted online courses
- Free access to dermatology advice specifically for rural doctors and a comprehensive set of dermatology education cases from the Tele-Derm service
- Access to Connect@ACRRM, the College's online member platform which gives you greater choice and flexibility in how you communicate, collaborate and connect with Rural Generalists across Australia and beyond. Now available as an app on your mobile devices.
Ordinary members can further access:
- Access to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program
- Incentives for completion of training activities in our Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education Program*
- Grants to maintain and extend your qualifications
*There are a limited number of grant payments per training activity and they are managed on a first-to-complete, first-to-claim basis. All members are eligible to participate in the DAAE Program, however, students, health professionals, IMG Associates, future RG, and retired members are not eligible for incentive grants.
Did you know your membership allows you to contribute to College advocacy by:
- Joining a College Committee in your area of interest
- Providing input to College submissions
- Helping inform policy and reforms
- Delivering addresses to promote local health agendas
- Representing your community interests and concerns
Benefit and access up-to-date resources which support your workplace and community including:
- Free RG Clinical App (Download on App-store or Play Store)
- Access to Australian Rural Health Journal
- Free job board advertising for Fellows
- Subscription to our weekly newsletter, Country Watch and other College news
- Community resources including information on COVID-19, opioid prescribing and national disaster readiness and recovery
- Free access to RG Foundation Skills modules
- Logbook access
ACRRM members are adventurous, inspirational and committed to excellence, and willing to share their knowledge, experience and skills to the benefit of their colleagues. There are many ways to engage, including:
- Networking, learning and information sharing on the member-only Connect@ACRRM online platform
- Access to the ACRRM Mentoring Program, Mentor Match
- Discounts to attend face-to-face courses and the annual RMA conference
- The opportunity to meet the Board and Council at state-based networking events
ACRRM is a big family of doctors with a passion for the challenging and rewarding nature of diverse, rural work. Everyone knows everyone and there is endless support. I always struggled to choose which part of medicine I liked most, and ACRRM gave me the opportunity to practice a mix of emergency medicine, internal medicine, birthing and general practice. I also get to live rurally which I love as it means I get to come home from work to relax with my animals on the hobby farm. You will never get bored!
Ryan Avery
Meet our Members
Student membership
When you join the College as a student member, you are taking an important step towards your future career as a Rural Generalist medical practitioner. You will be joining a national network of medical professionals who share your dedication for quality medical care for all Australian communities.
You can be a member of the College for the duration of your undergraduate or post-graduate studies in medicine or a health-related discipline. As you complete your degree, you will have the option to upgrade to our Ordinary Member - Resident/Intern type, giving you all the member benefits of the College.
Membership types and fees
Ordinary Membership
| Ordinary Membership | Fee |
|---|---|
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Registrar You must be enrolled in vocational training with ACRRM (AGPT, RGTS, IP or RVTS) to be eligible for this membership type |
Annual Rate: 430.00 Pro-rata Rate: 35.82 |
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Group Practice You work in a practice with at least two other practitioner members of ACRRM * Please contact ACRRM directly to apply for Group Practice Membership |
Annual Rate: 1205.00 Pro-rata Rate: 100.38 |
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Retired You have retired from medical practice but maintain a keen interest in rural medical issues |
Annual Rate: 0.00 Pro-rata Rate: 0.00 |
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Resident or Intern You are an AHPRA registered medical practitioner (PGY 1 through to PGY3) who is not undertaking a specialist/vocational training program i.e. not a registrar |
Annual Rate: 70.00 Pro-rata Rate: 5.83 |
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Joint (Couples) You and your partner are both currently full-time practitioners. Price per person. |
Annual Rate: 1030.00 Pro-rata Rate: 85.80 |
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Full Time You are a practitioner or academic working more than 20 hours per week in Australia |
Annual Rate: 1310.00 Pro-rata Rate: 109.12 |
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Part Time You are a practitioner or academic working an average less than 20 hours per week, in Australia |
Annual Rate: 800.00 Pro-rata Rate: 66.64 |
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Extended Leave You are taking extended leave (e.g. maternity, study), intending to return to practice eventually |
Annual Rate: 185.00 Pro-rata Rate: 15.41 |
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International You are a practitioner registered with AHPRA living or working outside Australia |
Annual Rate: 515.00 Pro-rata Rate: 42.90 |
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IMG Specialist Pathway You are an International Medical graduate on the ACRRM Specialist Pathway |
Annual Rate: 455.00 Pro-rata Rate: 37.90 |
Associate Membership
| Associate Membership | Fee |
|---|---|
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Student You are enrolled in an Australian accredited undergraduate or graduate course in medicine or health. This is free for the duration of your studies. |
One off rate for the duration of your medical degree: 0.00 (Pro-rata rates do not apply for this membership category) |
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Future RG Future Rural Generalist |
Annual Rate: 305.00 Pro-rata Rate: 25.41 |
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Health Professional You are an allied health professional/administrator (e.g. nurse, paramedic, physician's assistant, practice manager, or any registered health professional) |
Annual Rate: 150.00 Pro-rata Rate: 12.50 |
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IMG Associate You are an unregistered overseas trained doctor (OTD) seeking to obtain registration in Australia and keen to learn more about and be connected to Rural and Remote practice. |
Annual Rate: 210.00 Pro-rata Rate: 17.49 |
Note: Associate membership types do not have access to incentive grants, voting rights, and the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
