Ready to explore the possibilities of rural generalism?
Being a Rural Generalist (RG) is an exciting, dynamic and stimulating career, where no two days are the same. RGs specialise in providing a broad scope of practice giving them the skills to make a real difference in rural and remote communities.
ACRRM is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) for setting professional medical standards for training, assessment, certification and continuing professional development in the specialty of general practice.
We are the only College in Australia dedicated to rural and remote medicine and our four-year program has the rural context embedded from day one.
As the home of rural generalism, we deliver a program providing a broad range of knowledge and skills to produce safe, confident and independent RGs. We achieve this through the breadth and depth of our competency-based, skills-focused curriculum, developed by rural doctors for rural doctors.
The Fellowship is made up of three years Core Generalist Training and a minimum of 12 months Advanced Specialised Training where registrars must meet training, education and assessment requirements.
“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
Why choose ACRRM?
Extended scope of practice
Build a broader set of skills to confidently support and promote the health and wellbeing of rural and remote 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.
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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.
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars
ACRRM has amoung the country’s highest percentage enrolment of First Nation 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural mentors and cultural educators in addition to the dedicated regional training support teams. Further to this, ACRRM’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 Indigenous GP Training Network (IGPTN) workshops, providing them with 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.
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.
How to become an RG with ACRRM
Rural generalism is vital for delivering quality healthcare to rural and remote communities. Eligible doctors can access Commonwealth Government funding through the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program or the Rural Generalist Training Scheme (RGTS), which support 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.
Got a question about Fellowship?
You can call us on 1800 223 226 or contact the membership engagement team.
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.
