Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Petrina Smith on 0414 820 847 or email.
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"If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly": Life in the 'Top End' on the ACRRM GP training pathway
Apr 18, 2018Dr Tarun Patel, ACRRM GP Registrar, Katherine, Northern Territory -
Lottery tickets and ocean views - rural GP training the ACRRM way
Apr 18, 2018Dr Georgina Mills, ACRRM GP Registrar, Kangaroo Island, South Australia -
From the general practice to the operating theatre: Rural training 'delivers in spades' for ACRRM GP Registrar
Apr 18, 2018Dr Emma Jones, ACRRM GP Registrar, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia -
Rural GP training: Equal gender split brings hope for regional health gap
Apr 9, 2018There’s a new wave of doctors coming to rural and remote Australia - and they are bringing immense hope for a better future for healthcare in the bush. -
Rural GP training | Attracting doctors across the generations
Mar 28, 2018Dr Tom Battisson and Dr Allison Hempenstall are the new faces of Rural Medicine…and proof that training for a career as a Rural Generalist doctor is now, more than ever, appealing to more diverse age groups. -
On the 10th Anniversary Closing the Gap Day, ACRRM commits to ramping up efforts
Mar 15, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) reaffirms its commitment to the national effort to Close the Gap. The college is a Close the Gap Steering Committee member and on this10th Closing the Gap Day. -
Indigenous and refugee health among key themes at national conference
Mar 15, 2018Indigenous Health, Refugee Health and Women in Health will be among the major themes discussed at the Rural Medicine Australia 2018 (RMA18) conference, to be held in Darwin in October - reflecting issues that are receiving significant national attention in Australia. -
First step toward national framework for Rural Generalist Pathway
Feb 9, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to support the Collingrove announcement as a first key step toward a national framework to recognise and support Rural Generalist training. -
Getting Closing the Gap back on track
Feb 8, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) as a member of the Close the Gap Steering Committee supports the steps outlined in its Ten-Year Review, released this morning at its parliamentary breakfast. -
Nominations open for new Rural Community/Consumer Board Director position at the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Feb 6, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is strengthening its commitment to improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities by inviting nominations for a Rural Community/Consumer Director on the College Board. -
Codeine changes start today
Jan 31, 2018The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), CRANA Plus and the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) have collaborated to develop resources to prepare rural medical practitioners for the prescribing requirements for low dose codeine. -
ACRRM President welcomes continued Metalyse PBS listing; drug "saved her husband's life"
Jan 25, 2018In a win for rural communities across Australia, the Department of Health this week confirmed the drug Tenecteplase, commonly known as Metalyse, will remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
ACRRM congratulates Bridget McKenzie, new Minister for Sport, Rural Health and Regional Communications
Dec 19, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (the College) has welcomed the news that Victorian Nationals MP Bridget McKenzie will enter the federal cabinet as Minister for Sport, Rural Health and Regional Communications. -
After-hours announcement welcomed by rural medical college
Dec 19, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (the College) has welcomed the Federal Governments acknowledgement of the unique needs and circumstances of rural and remote medical practitioners and the communities they serve in today’s announcements regarding MBS rebates for after-hours services. -
States "not a sideline act" in national rural doctor recruitment effort
Dec 6, 2017The support of state governments in keeping rural hospital services open will be crucial to the success of the Federal Government's National Rural Generalist Pathway - and in delivering more of the next generation of doctors with advanced skills to the bush - Australia's peak rural medical bodies have warned. -
ACRRM urges ongoing consultation after Medical Board of Australia announces Professional Performance Framework
Nov 29, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) applauds the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) for the measured and responsive development process used to create the new MBA Professional Performance Framework. -
ACRRM highlights need for Rural Doctors' Family and Domestic Violence Education Package this White Ribbon Day
Nov 24, 2017This White Ribbon Day, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) reaffirms its commitment to improving the health outcomes of all Australian’s through the launch of the Rural Doctors’ Family and Domestic Violence Education Package. -
Federal Health Minister announces change to delivery of Australian General Practice Training pathway from 2022
Oct 30, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has welcomed the announcement by The Hon Greg Hunt MP for ACRRM to be the lead general practice training organisation responsible for the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) pathway from January 2022. -
ACRRM welcomes support to address rural and remote opioid addiction
Oct 30, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has welcomed the announcement by the Hon Greg Hunt MP, that funding will be provided to enable the College to work in partnership with the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) and CRANAplus to develop and deliver a range of resources to support and educate rural and remote health practitioners and their patients about the rescheduling of codeine. -
ACRRM welcomes announcement of Rural Health Commissioner, Prof Paul Worley
Oct 21, 2017The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has today welcomed the news of Prof Paul Worley's appointment as the first National Rural Health Commissioner.