When you join ACRRM, you join a national network of medical practitioners who have a special dedication to expanding and refining their knowledge and skills.

The College's rigorous approach to setting and maintaining standards for rural and remote medical practice is complemented by a range of member support measures designed to ensure members have opportunities to participate in the life of the College and further their capabilities.

Established in the belief that all Australians deserve quality medical care - regardless of how small or remote their community - the College has evolved from a noble ideal of a few rural doctors to a national college with a professional network of approximately 2,500 members.

The practice of rural and remote medicine is more than a special set of advanced skills; it is an ethos.  The ideals of confident, competent doctors delivering quality medical care are underpinned by the College's range of member benefits.

Membership Brochure

Ordinary Membership (medical practitioner)

The status of Ordinary Member of ACRRM is reserved for qualified medical practitioners, in general or specialist practice. Most are working in, or are associated with, rural or remote communities. The College also welcomes applications from practitioners working in metropolitan or major regional centres, particularly those working to support and improve rural medicine and health care. There are nine different types of Ordinary membership: 

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Group practice (three or more in a practice)
• Joint (couples)
• International (working overseas)
• Registrar (please see note below)
• Resident or intern
• Extended leave
• Medical retireee

Although Registrar Membership is a category of 'Ordinary Membership' a different application form is required. You can download the form from the Vocational Training page or complete the online form.

For a brief definition of each type of Ordinary Membership, please review the list of ACRRM's Categories and Fees. Membership categories and fees

Become a member now!  To apply for Ordinary Membership of ACRRM, you can:

Apply online;

or Download the application form:

 Ordinary Membership

Associate Membership (organisations and individuals)

Associate Membership recognises and welcomes the contributions of a broad range of individuals and organisations to the health of people living in rural and remote communities. Individuals - such as allied health professionals, practice managers, medical students, and health students - who frequently share the care of patients are invited to apply for Associate Membership.

This category also acknowledges the interest that commercial and not-for-profit organisations have in supporting medical practitioners' work in rural and remote Australia. There are currently three types of Associate Membership:

• Organisation
• Allied Health
• Medical Student

To apply for Associate Membership now, you can:

Apply online; or

Complete and lodge the application form: Associate Membership

Member Benefits

To view the many benefits of ACRRM membership, please read the Member Benefits document below.

Member Benefits

Categories and Fees

The Membership categories and fees document below contains a brief description of each type and the fees payable. 

Annual fees are due on 1 July. If you join after July, you pay only a pro rata rate for the number of whole months remaining in the current membership year. (If, for example, you were to join in January, you would pay for the five remaining months, which equates to five-twelfths of the current annual member fee.)

  Membership categories and fees 

Update your Contact and/or Membership Details

By completing this simple online form, you can update your contact details (both private and business), your membership type and your new qualifications. 

Member Participation and Networking

The College encourages you to participate in activities that advance the quality and recognition of rural and remote medicine, and support practitioners, trainees, and students.  Register your participation and networking interest by completing the online form.

Professional Development Program

To join ACRRM's Professional Development Program for maintenance of vocational recognition (reporting to Medicare and relevant specialist colleges) please:

Apply online; or

Download and complete the registration form:  Register for Professional Development Program

Further information about the Professional Development Program can be viewed on the PDP web page.

If you have any questions, please call ACRRM on Freecall 1800 223 226 or email acrrmacrrm [dot] org [dot] au.