ACRRM Training
ACRRM’s fellowship (FACRRM) is a comprehensive four-year training program designed to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge necessary for rural and remote medical practice.
ACRRM Training requirements | Details |
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Core Generalist Training (CGT) CGT is individual and based on experience. It is made up of: | Three years full time equivalent (FTE) undertaken in regional, rural, remote general practices, rural hospitals, Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS), retrieval services or other health facilities accredited by ACRRM. |
| 10 weeks or more FTE paediatrics placement* |
| 10 weeks or more FTE O&G placement* |
| 10 weeks or more FTE anaesthetics placement* |
| 12 months FTE primary care training (postgraduate year 2 or above) |
| 3 months FTE secondary care hospital training (postgraduate year 2 or above) |
| 3 months FTE emergency care training (postgraduate year 2 or above) |
| 12 months FTE undertaking rural and remote practice training, living and working in a rural and remote community (postgraduate year 2 or above) |
Minimum 12 months FTE in an accredited training post in an ACRRM recognised discipline | |
Education Program | All registrars must actively participate in the ACRRM Fellowship Education Program |
Eligibility
Eligibility for College training is determined by citizenship status, medical qualification and medical registration. All applicants must have Australian Medical Council recognised medical qualifications to be eligible for training. Applicants should seek current eligibility criteria from the relevant college or RVTS.
Flexibility
ACRRM allows part time training options.
The college delivers four-year training programs. Registrars can apply for additional training time and/or leave where necessary.
Applicants should seek further advice directly from ACRMM.