Every day is different as a Rural Generalist
No two days look the same. One day you’re delivering a baby. The next, managing a trauma case or supporting a patient’s mental health. You’re not just part of the community - you’re essential to it.
At ACRRM, we believe in a career that’s as dynamic and diverse as the people and places you’ll serve.
Accredited by the Australian Medical Council, ACRRM sets the standards in training, assessment, and ongoing development for RGs. We deliver a training program that equips you with the skills, confidence and flexibility to practice medicine where it’s needed most.
The ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship program includes three years of Core Generalist Training and at least 12 months of Advanced Specialised Training where you can broaden your skills in an area of interest or community need.
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Learn more about ACRRM Fellowship, eligibility for funding and how to get started.
Why choose ACRRM?
Every day brings new skills
Whether you're delivering babies, handling emergencies, or supporting mental health - our Rural Generalists do a bit of everything. You’ll graduate confident, capable, and ready for any challenge.
Everywhere becomes your classroom
From tropical towns to remote outposts - your training takes you across Australia. And with your Fellowship recognised globally, you’ll be equipped to take your skills wherever they’re needed.
Everyone has your back
Our team of experienced medical educators, supervisors and training program advisors are with you every step of the way, providing tailored support throughout your journey.
Every opportunity supported
Many regions offer generous financial incentives to support your training. And if you’re in a Commonwealth-funded position, you may be eligible for extra payments to help with education and relocation costs.
"I knew that to work in small towns and handle whatever came through the door, ACRRM training was the only choice for me."
Dr Erin Wright
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.
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.
Funded training available
Eligible doctors can access Commonwealth funding through the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program which supports 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.
Training support
Want to know if your previous experience will be recognised? Or what training will look like in your region? Get in touch!
P: 1800 223 226
Support for First Nations registrars
ACRRM has amoung the country’s highest percentage enrolment of First Nations 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 cultural mentors and educators in addition to the dedicated regional training teams. Further to this, the College'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 the Indigenous GP Training Network (IGPTN) workshops, providing 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.
Pictured: ACRRM Fellow Dr Nat Pink, Nyikina woman
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.
