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Your earning potential as a FACRRM in primary care
Jun 4, 2026Discover the earning potential of a FACRRM in primary care and how it compares to registrar income during training. This guide explains the key differences between salaried registrar positions and contractor-based Rural Generalist careers, including billing arrangements, superannuation, leave entitlements, incentives and rural workforce payments. Learn how factors such as consultation types, billings retained, location, procedural skills and additional roles can influence your income as a Fellow of ACRRM, and explore tools to estimate your earning potential in rural and remote general practice. -
The honest guide to pay during Rural Generalist training
May 21, 2026For many doctors considering a career in rural generalism, questions about remuneration, employment and financial support are just as important as questions about training itself. Understanding how Rural Generalist training works in practice can help you make more informed decisions about your career pathway and what life during training may look like. -
Becoming a Rural Generalist: Where to start
Apr 16, 2026Thinking about a career in Rural Generalist Medicine? Discover how to start your journey to ACRRM Fellowship - from student membership to obtaining Fellowship. -
Expand your professional scope as a Rural Generalist: Navigating Advanced Specialised Training (AST)
Apr 16, 2026Thinking about what advanced skills to pursue as part of your Fellowship? Explore how ACRRM's Advanced Specialised Training (AST) works, which disciplines are available, and how to find the right pathway for you. -
Navigating the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship application process
Mar 23, 2026Discover the step-by-step guide to applying for the Rural Generalist Fellowship with ACRRM. Learn about eligibility, key application stages, and tips for a strong application to enhance your rural healthcare career. -
How Rural Generalists manage emergency care in isolated settings
Mar 23, 2026Learn how Rural Generalists deliver critical emergency care in isolated settings and how specialised training prepares them for real-world challenges. -
Academic Practice AST: A pathway to teaching, research and leadership
Feb 23, 2026Want to see how Rural Generalists transform healthcare? Discover how AST in Academic Practice builds leaders in teaching, research, and rural medicine. -
Pursuing an AST in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Feb 4, 2026Pursue Advanced Specialised Training (AST) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health with ACRRM. Build skills for rural and remote medical practice. -
The role of Rural Generalists in improving health equity
Feb 4, 2026Learn how Rural Generalists improve health equity in Australia. Discover ACRRM training, member stories, and pathways to a rewarding rural medical career. -
What’s the difference between an Obstetrician and an RG Obstetrician?
Jul 28, 2025Dr Sarah Saunders is currently undertaking her Rural Generalist training with ACRRM, with Advanced Skills Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This pathway leads to a career as a Rural Generalist Obstetrician (also known as a GP-Obstetrician or GPO). This role differs from an Obstetrician who has trained with RANZCOG, which is explained in more detail below. Here, Sarah shares her personal experience and what helped shape her decision to train with ACRRM.
