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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is the only College in Australia entirely dedicated to training and supporting Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural General Practitioners to provide high-quality healthcare where it is most needed. Our vision is for healthy rural, remote and First Nations communities through excellence, social accountability and innovation.

Fellowship

ACRRM is an accredited professional medical college under the Australian Medical Council (AMC). It provides a nationally recognised four-year Fellowship program (FACRRM), which trains rural generalists with an expanded scope of practice to deliver comprehensive care in rural and remote areas.

Membership

ACRRM membership connects healthcare professionals with a network of professional, adventurous, and visionary Rural Generalists who are committed to their careers and the health of the communities they serve. With a membership type to suit all stages of a medical career, including free student membership, individuals can join today to access a range of member benefits.

Learning and Educational Resources

ACRRM is an AMC-registered CPD Home provider for both members and non-member medical professionals. Non-members can access ACRRM CPD Home through the ACRRM CPD Home Essentials product.

ACRRM offers hundreds of high-quality courses and activities across a wide range of subjects to help GPs & RGs maintain and enhance their skills. These activities are all designed to address the unique challenges of rural and remote practice and include:

Educational providers can also have their courses accredited by the ACRRM CPD program and listed on the ACRRM website.

ACRRM’s online dermatology advice service, Tele-Derm, allows all RGs across Australia, both members and non-members, to receive free specialist dermatological advice within 48 hours. Tele-Derm also hosts a wealth of dermatology training videos and resources.

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