Independent Pathway offers you greater flexibility and input into planning your training.
Independent Pathway (IP) is a supported and flexible training pathway with a comprehensive and structured education program, developed and delivered by experienced Fellows of ACRRM.
IP enables you to work directly with ACRRM staff and Medical Educators to craft a training plan to suit your career goals, to negotiate your own training placement and manage your own learning experience. On the Independent Pathway, you are not restricted by Commonwealth funding requirements and policy.
Applications are open all year round and each cohort has its own specific cut-off dates for applying. Ready to apply? Click the button in the banner above, or express interest in Independent Pathway to stay updated on key dates.
Hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) in one of the following categories:
Applicants with constraints on their registration will be considered eligible if they are deemed by the College to be able to meet the requirements of the training program. See Eligibility for Training Policy and Medical Registration Constraints Process for further information.
Type | Description | Cost | Payable |
Upfront Fees | |||
Application Fee | The Application Fee covers the costs of the application and the selection process. | $700* | Upon application |
Enrolment Fee | The Enrolment fee is a one off fee that covers enrolment on the pathway and is payable on acceptance of ACRRM's offer of a place in the Independent Pathway. | $495*^ | Upon acceptance |
Education Program Fee | The Education Program Fee is offered in full or monthly instalments and covers the first 12 months of the Fellowship program. It includes educational support, access to online modules, face-to-face workshops, weekly live virtual classroom sessions, Training Officer and Medical Educator and support, formative assessment, provisional training post accreditation, and records management. | $24,950^ | Upon acceptance. Payment plan available |
Ongoing Fees | |||
Membership fee | Registrars enjoy the benefits of being a member of the College. Learn more about membership. | $430* | Upfront pro rata, then annually. |
Training Support | The annual administration fee is payable annually for every year after the first 12 months of the education program and covers training officer and medical educator and support, provisional training post accreditation, and records management, required formative assessment. | $1,995*^ | annually |
Other Fees | |||
Recognition of Prior Learning | The Recognition of Prior Learning Fee covers the costs associated with making an assessment of prior learning. | $745*^ | Upon application |
Assessment | View full list of assessments fees | ||
Transfer Fee | Applies for registrars applying to transfer to the Independent Pathway from AGPT or RVTS. | $2,194.50* | Upon application |
Legend: * Non-refundable, ^ GST free. Fees subject to change/annual fee.