Become a Rural Generalist with ACRRM
Rural generalism is a dynamic and rewarding career, offering variety and the chance to make a real difference in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
ACRRM has a four-year training program designed specifically for this context, combining broad generalist training with advanced specialised skills.
Accredited by the Australian Medical Council, ACRRM sets the standards in training, assessment, and ongoing development for rural General Practitioners or Rural Generalists (RGs). Our program, built by rural doctors for rural doctors, equips registrars to become safe, confident, and independent RGs.
ACRRM Fellowship includes three years of Core Generalist Training plus at least 12 months of Advanced Specialised Training.
Find out more
Learn more about ACRRM Fellowship, eligibility for funding and how to get started.
Why choose ACRRM?
Extended scope of practice
Build a broader set of skills to confidently support and promote the health and wellbeing of rural, remote and First Nations communities, from cradle to grave.
Rural from day one
ACRRM is the professional home of Rural Generalist Medicine. The rural context underpins every aspect of the curriculum from day one.
ACRRM support
Throughout your Fellowship journey, you will have access to highly experienced and locally based supervisors, medical educators, training program advisors, registrar liaison officers, and more.
Globally recognised qualification
ACRRM Fellowship is your passport to work all over the world with FACRRMs currently working across all continents in a diverse range of roles.
“ACRRM is the natural choice for the highest standard of Rural Generalist training. The pathway is wholly tailored to rural practice but flexible enough to adapt to changing training needs. It is a rigorous training program but one which is directed from the start at producing world-class Rural Generalists.”
Dr Jackson Blythe
What's involved?
Your journey to Fellowship is personalised for you; drawing on your previous experience and future aspirations.
Training and education
Fellowship training happens on the job in clinics and hospitals at an ACRRM accredited training post, and education activities occur outside of the workplace and cover key areas of the Rural Generalist curriculum.
Assessment
Combining workplace-based activities, projects and standardised assessments, the program, is designed to be completed progressively throughout your training and is backed by a range of preparation activities.
Where you can train
Registrars can train in regional, rural and remote Australia at an ACRRM accredited training post.
Training posts can be general practices, generalist hospitals, Aboriginal Medical Services or retrieval services.
From the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Centre's glowing Uluru, explore the best of Australia when you train with ACRRM.
Funded training available
Eligible doctors can access Commonwealth funding through the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program which supports ACRRM Fellowship training and education requirements.
For those not eligible for Commonwealth funding, ACRRM offers the option to self-fund through the Independent Pathway (IP).
You can explore these options below.
What is the application process?
The ACRRM Fellowship application and selection process is all online and occurs four times a year. This structure enables candidates to apply for a training position with ACRRM at any time.
To ensure we put the right doctors in the right places, you will be asked to do a written suitability assessment and a panel-style interview to secure your position on the program.
Click through for more information on the process and suitability criteria.
Training support
Want to know if your previous experience will be recognised? Or what training will look like in your region? Get in touch!
P: 1800 223 226
Support for First Nations registrars
ACRRM has amoung the country’s highest percentage enrolment of First Nations registrars and is proud of the College’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rural Generalists who provide high quality healthcare where it is most needed.
Registrars may request to undertake training on Country and are supported by cultural mentors and educators in addition to the dedicated regional training teams. Further to this, the College's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Member Group provides peer support and represents members across all levels of college governance.
ACRRM Fellows and training staff participate in the Indigenous GP Training Network (IGPTN) workshops, providing the knowledge and skills to support registrars preparing for ACRRM assessments.
ACRRM values its strong links with the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) and other key First Nations professional bodies, that provide wrap-around support and advocacy for all members.
Pictured: ACRRM Fellow Dr Nat Pink, Nyikina woman
Meet ACRRM registrars
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from registrars about what it's like to train with ACRRM and where a career in rural generalism can take you.
