Behind every College initiative is a network of dedicated members working to strengthen rural and remote medicine.
Our committees bring together clinicians, educators and leaders who volunteer their time to guide our training programs, inform advocacy, and ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of our members and communities.
Their insight and lived experience are central to everything we do, helping us stay connected, responsive and focused on delivering meaningful impact where it matters most.
If you’re interested in contributing, submit an expression of interest to be considered for current and future committee opportunities.
ACRRM Committees
Registrar Committee
Represents the broad interests of registrar members within the internal decision-making mechanisms of the College.
Research Committee
Works to lead and develop the College research agenda; support development of a body of research; and promote a research culture within the College and membership.
Respectful Workplaces Committee
Provides advice on College operations and activities in upholding respectful workplaces.
Community Reference Group
Promotes the best possible healthcare outcomes for rural, remote and First Nations communities.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee
The CPD Committee provides clinical guidance and oversight of ACRRM’s CPD program.
Digital Health Committee
Advises on the development of ACRRM policy, positions, standards, models, and education in order to facilitate beneficial use of digital health in rural generalist practice.
Quality and Safety Council
Sets, monitors and arbitrates College standards that define clinical excellence for the scope and quality of care provided to rural and remote patients and communities.
Assessment Committee
Monitors and guides all assessment activities for the College prevocational, Fellowship, Post-Fellowship and International Medical Graduate programs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members Group
The Group provides a vehicle for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members to provide mentoring and mutual support.
Board of Examiners
Oversees certification of individual candidate assessment results for ACRRM Fellowship and Post-Fellowship assessments.
Education and Training Committee
Monitors and guides training-related activities and policy consistent with the aims defined in the College curricula.
Education Council
Oversees education and training standards related to curriculum, training, assessment and certification and ensures that these align with the College mission and strategic directions.
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
Provides guidance and assistance to the College to ensure its exercise of due care, diligence and skill in relation to managing its financial and legal affairs.
Future Generalist Committee
A representative forum for medical student and intern/resident members within the College.
IMG Assessment Committee
Oversees the College IMG assessment program and policies, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place to manage assessment responsibilities with procedural fairness and efficiency.
Rural Generalist Working Groups
Advises on the development and endorsement of standards, policies, programs, and models of care that support quality and safety in a range of areas of rural generalist practice.
Selection Committee
Provides direction and guidance as to the professional knowledge, skills and abilities to be assessed through the College selection criteria and process, and approves progressive and final selection results.