The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) vocational training programs in rural and remote medicine have been developed by rural doctors, for rural doctors. The programs are based on comprehensive curricula that prepare doctors to attain the full scope of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide quality health care to rural and remote communities.
Training Program
There are three ACRRM models/pathways for candidates training towards fellowship of ACRRM (FACRRM):
Vocational Preparation Pathway – this pathway is suited to new graduates and is implemented through the Australian General Practice Training System;
Remote Vocational Training Scheme – provides structured distance-based learning for isolated and solo practitioners; and
Independent Pathway – provides structured, distance-based learning for more experienced practitioners.
These models are underpinned by ACRRM standards, which define the learning outcomes, as well as the operating principles, policies, procedures and administrative mechanisms to ensure that ACRRM-accredited training posts and providers are supported to provide quality training against ACRRM standards.
