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

Membership 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.)

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

 Online Application for Ordinary Membership

 Ordinary Membership Application Form (to lodge by fax or post)

Registrar Membership

Although Registrar Membership is a category of 'Ordinary Membership' a different application form is required.  Please visit the Vocational Training page for full information regarding all pathways.

 Online Application: Registrar Membership and Enrolment 

 Post or fax form: Registrar  Membership and Enrolment  

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:

• Corporation
• Health Professional
• Medical Student

 Online: Associate Membership Application

 Print/Fax/Post: Associate Membership Application

Professional Development Program

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

 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