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Medical specialists warn: Quality healthcare shouldn't depend on your postcode
Dec 5, 2024Ahead of the December 6 Health Ministers' Meeting, the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) warned that the proposed fast-track registration of Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) risks exacerbating a two-tier healthcare system in which the quality of specialist care Australians receive could be determined by their postcode. -
Rural Doctors Gear Up for Emergency Week in Brisbane
Dec 4, 2024More than 100 Rural Generalists and 20 course facilitators have converged in Brisbane for ACRRM’s Emergency Week, a critical professional development program equipping doctors with specialist skills to support rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM training outperforms national averages in key areas, survey reveals
Dec 3, 2024ACRRM continues to deliver high-quality registrar training experiences, as evidenced by the latest results from the 2024 Medical Training Survey (MTS). -
National Council of Primary Care Doctors - Urgent Care Centres Position Statement
Nov 19, 2024The National Council of Primary Care Doctors* (the Council) supports and strongly advocates to increase access to general practice services for all Australians, including during after-hours periods. -
ACRRM Welcomes Dr Sarah Chalmers as RDAA President Elect
Nov 13, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Chalmers, former ACRRM President, as the President Elect of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA). -
ACRRM Response to Final Scope of Practice Report
Nov 5, 2024The release of the Federal Government’s final report on the Scope of Practice review is missing the mark on rural and remote community need, according to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). -
ACRRM Celebrates Record Number of New Fellows
Oct 30, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has hit an exciting milestone, with more than 180 Rural Generalists (RGs) achieving Fellowship in the past 12 months—setting a new record. -
‘Let’s Croc and Roll’ event in Darwin connects next generation of rural doctors
Oct 25, 2024The Future Rural Doctors Network hosted an unforgettable networking event – 'Let’s Croc and Roll' – last night at the iconic Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, as part of the RMA24 (Rural Medicine Australia) conference. -
Adj Professor Ruth Stewart awarded 2024 ACRRM Life Fellowship
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly announces Adj Professor Ruth Stewart as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Life Fellowship award, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. -
Dianne Loubey receives ACRRM's inaugural Outstanding Contribution to Rural Practice Management Award
Oct 25, 2024In recognition of over three decades of exemplary leadership in rural healthcare, Dianne Loubey is awarded the inaugural Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Outstanding Contribution to Rural Practice Management Award. -
Legendary rural doctor, Professor Dennis Pashen, honoured with highest award
Oct 25, 2024Rural Generalist doctor, Professor Dennis Pashen, has been awarded the prestigious ACRRM-RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award 2024 for his distinguished service to Rural Medicine and rural communities. -
Dr Rael Codron Awarded Inaugural Medical Educator of the Year
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly announces Dr Rael Codron as the inaugural recipient of the Medical Educator of the Year Award. -
Dr Rob James Receives the ACRRM Outstanding Contribution to First Nations Healthcare Award
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is delighted to announce Dr Rob James of Western Australia as recipient of the College’s inaugural Outstanding Contribution to First Nations Healthcare Award. -
Dr Kay Brumpton receives inaugural ACRRM Rural Health Research Award
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly announces Dr Kay Brumpton as the recipient of the College’s inaugural Rural Health Research Award. -
ACRRM congratulates Dr Marian Dover as registrar of the year
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to present the 2024 Registrar of the Year Award to Dr Marian Dover. -
ACRRM Celebrates Dr Angela Stratton as 2024 Rural Generalist of the Year
Oct 25, 2024Dr Angela Stratton is honoured with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s (ACRRM) prestigious 2024 Rural Generalist of the Year Award. -
ACRRM celebrates Rochelle Cabry as medical student of the year
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is excited to award Rochelle Cabry the 2024 Medical Student of the Year. -
ACRRM acknowledges recognises Rural Generalists with distinguished service awards
Oct 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards, celebrating their decades of commitment to the health and wellbeing of rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
Building up for an RMAzing rural medical conference: Rural doctors arrive in Darwin for RMA24
Oct 22, 2024Over 800 rural doctors, medical students and others from across Australia are starting to arrive in Darwin today for the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA24) conference, Australia’s biggest annual gathering of rural and remote doctors. -
ACRRM highlights the importance of connection on World Mental Health Day
Oct 10, 2024his World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October), ACRRM is emphasising the power of meaningful connections—whether they’re with loved ones, community, colleagues, services, or oneself. For Rural Generalists (RGs), these connections take on a critical role in supporting mental health in Australia's most isolated communities.