ACRRM is aware that there are specific support requirements for female doctors as professionals, family and community members.

The current literature describes some of these requirements in general terms, however ACRRM is interested in the specific priorities of its female members. Therefore ACRRM asked members to identify the most important issues in the following research report produced in 2003.

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In 2005, in partnership with the Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) ACRRM undertook a multi-tiered project to develop a range of resources to provide assistance and support to rural and remote women doctors. The particular focuses of this project were the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) preferences and learning styles of this group of doctors, and the factors and issues associated with their ability and opportunities to access CPD. This project was funded by the Australian Government Office for Women.

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CPD Preferences and Learning Styles of Rural and Remote Female Doctors research report

This research report identified the CPD preferences and learning styles of rural and remote female doctors as well as the factors that impacted on the ability of female doctors to participate in CPD activity. The factors impacting on the ability of education providers to develop and deliver CPD activity, both in general and specifically to female doctors, was also examined. These results were contrasted against each other to provide some key areas for consideration in the provision of CPD for female doctors.

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Guidelines For Developing CPD and Mentoring For Rural And Remote Women Doctors

As an extension of the research report, these key areas were summarised and developed into a set of guidelines for use by education providers to inform about the development and delivery of CPD for rural and remote women doctors.

Building upon work from a previous project, a set of mentoring guidelines for women doctors were produced to assist individuals and / or organisations wanting to implement a mentoring program.

Download Guidelines - Developing CPD and Mentoring