-
ACRRM applauds increase in Single Employment Model places in South Australia
May 13, 2024ACRRM applauds the announcement of a new trial allocating an additional 60 Rural Generalist (RG) and General Practice (GP) places on the new Single Employer Model (SEM) in South Australia. -
ACRRM calls for additional funded training places
May 9, 2024In the lead-up to the 2024 Federal Budget next week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is requesting an increased allocation of funding for training places for the College. -
ACRRM’s Pre-Budget Submission calls for investment in Rural Generalist specific Medicare items
May 1, 2024In the lead up to the Federal Budget, ACRRM is calling for ongoing investment in the development of Rural Generalist (RG) specific MBS item numbers, to reflect the clinical complexities and responsibilities of providing high-quality care to rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM registrars on the AGPT program now directly trained by the College
May 1, 2024From today (1 May), all ACRRM registrars training on the Australian General Practice Training program will be directly trained by the College. -
Dr Robert Worswick: Military medicine, rural generalism and ACRRM training
Apr 24, 2024To understand why I chose to train with ACRRM, it is first necessary to understand how military medicine, and specifically military general practice, differs from ‘normal’ (civilian) general practice. Broadly speaking, there are five key components to military general practice, and while there are some similarities with civilian general practice, there are also significant differences. -
Shaping the future of rural and remote dermatology: Tele-Derm’s evolution over the next two decades
Apr 24, 2024As the digital health space is constantly evolving, we look ahead to the next 20-years of Tele-Derm. -
ACRRM’s ruralEM marks 100 cases
Apr 18, 2024ruralEM celebrates its 100th case milestone. Launched in February 2016, ruralEM is an ACRRM online course that includes case discussions that align with the College's advanced specialised training (AST) in emergency medicine (EM). -
ACRRM's Pre-Budget submission calls for additional recognition and support of Rural Generalist supervisors
Apr 18, 2024Funding programs that recognise the training and clinical consultancy roles of Rural Generalist and rural General Practitioner supervisors, is a key priority in ACRRM’s Pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government. The College believes that the future Rural Generalist workforce should be trained by current Rural Generalists. -
Practices to Register for Provider Connect Australia™ - Sponsored by ADHA
Apr 18, 2024Provider Connect Australia is a single place to update your business information that reduces information duplication and streamlines notifications. Once your organisation is registered, data can be shared with your business partners such as government bodies, funders, health service directories, communications services, and other key partners in healthcare service delivery. -
Policy and Advocacy update
Apr 18, 2024ACRRM's policy and advocacy team represent members’ perspectives on Government submissions and reports which influence essential services ACRRM members provide to rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Throughout March and April, the College's agenda has focused on these topics. -
ACRRM calls for investment to attract more students to Rural Generalist careers
Apr 4, 2024To secure the future of a Rural Generalist (RG) profession, ACRRM calls for specific investment to attract rural, remote, and regional students to a career supporting the healthcare needs of communities outside the urban landscape. -
National registrar surveys for 2023
Apr 3, 2024The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) National Registrar Survey (NRS) 2023 commissioned by the Commonwealth health department, results were published last month. These bring some additional insights to the findings of the Medical Board’s larger Medical Training Survey (MTS) which was also conducted over July and August last year, and the more granular data from the College’s own Registrar Survey which was conducted earlier this year. -
Sponsored: Accelerate your Medical Career in the Northern Territory
Mar 28, 2024Want to experience a diverse medical career that makes a real difference? The Northern Territory offers that and more! Collaborate with strong teams, learn from your community, and build a rewarding career as a GP or rural generalist.