Be recognised for your rural or remote medical experience

Are you a rural General Practitioner who wants to further elevate your professional standing and collective influence as a Rural Generalist? Consider the Rural Experienced Entry to Fellowship (REEF) pathway.

Benefit from enhanced professional recognition, job opportunities within the College, access to exclusive resources and a strengthened reputation within the rural healthcare community.

Through REEF, you can achieve Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) via an expedited pathway that recognises your existing skills and experience. This pathway is designed for doctors who hold specialist registration in general practice in Australia.

Once you’ve attained FACRRM, you can have your skills recognised in one of our 12 Advanced Specialised Training (AST) disciplines – unlocking new opportunities and financial incentives to keep your expertise sharp.

Do you currently train ACRRM registrars?

Through the REEF process, your rural GP experience is recognised, awarding you Fellowship of the College. By becoming a FACRRM, you’ll share the same professional home as your registrars - with access to education, support, and a community that grows together.

Are you eligible for REEF?

To be eligible to apply for REEF, candidates must: 

  • Hold an active ACRRM membership.
  • Hold current unconditional specialist registration (in general practice) with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA). 
  • Have a minimum five years of rural clinical experience post specialist registration. 
  • Demonstrated extended practice relevant to the community needs. 
  • Currency and compliance with an AMC-accredited continuing professional development program.

Express your interest in applying for REEF

ACRRM is currently reviewing the REEF pathway following the recent specialty recognition of Rural Generalist medicine. While this review is underway, please submit an Expression of Interest.

Our team will review your Expression of Interest and get back to you with further information.

For support or questions about the REEF pathway, please email reef@acrrm.org.au.