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Emergency Week
May 15, 2023Join ACRRM for Emergency Week 2023. Hosting seven of the College's face-to-face courses in one convenient location over a week-long period, Emergency Week is a great way to brush up on your skills and earn CPD hours. -
Key Rural and Remote Federal health budget announcements
May 11, 2023Following the Federal Budget on Tuesday 9 May, the College has identified key health announcements that will impact Rural Generalists (RGs), specialist General Practitioners (GPs), and the communities they live and work in. -
ACRRM responds to Bill proposing Restrictions on surgeon titling
May 11, 2023ACRRM has lodged a Submission this week, calling on Health Ministers to reconsider their agreement to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Bill 2023, which if enacted as proposed, will restrict the use of the title “surgeon” to medical practitioners holding specialist registration in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and ophthalmology. -
SPONSORED: The Emergency Medicine Course - Intake two now open for registration
May 11, 2023The Emergency Medicine Course (EMC) is an ideal program for General Practitioners and Rural Generalists who want to enhance their emergency medical knowledge and skills. -
Federal Budget boosts rural and remote healthcare
May 9, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRRM) welcomes today’s Federal Budget announcement of an historic $101 billion in healthcare initiatives over four years, saying they will benefit rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the workforce that supports them. -
Next week’s Federal Budget must focus on delivering a sustainable Rural Generalist workforce
May 5, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) calls for funding in next week’s budget to address the healthcare workforce shortage in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities. -
SPONSORED: Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence in Adults
May 4, 2023Monash University Department of Forensic Medicine is proud to present their free three-unit professional development course - Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence in Adults. Health practitioners in rural and remote areas can now access free online CPD accredited training in identifying and responding to patients who have experienced sexual violence. -
Express your interest in the First Nations General Practice Training Committee
May 4, 2023The College has been asked by the Assistant Minister for Aboriginal Health, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, to nominate candidates for her consideration of appointment to a new First Nations General Practice Training Committee. -
Update: Enhancements to the Australian Immunisation Register
Apr 27, 2023The following enhancements to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) were implemented on 15 April 2023 in preparation for the 2023 influenza season. -
AIHW Report highlights need for budget action toward equitable rural and remote health services
Apr 27, 2023With the Federal Budget on its way, ACRRM calls on the Commonwealth Government to look to its own Australian Institute of Health Welfare report released this month, to recognise the urgent need to restore equitable healthcare services to rural and remote people. -
ACRRM welcomes Dr Peter Keppel as National Lead Medical Educator - Assessment
Apr 27, 2023The College earlier this month welcomed Dr Peter Keppel into the role of National Lead Medical Educator - Assessment. -
PBS update: Changes to item codes for medicines for Alzheimer’s disease
Apr 26, 2023From 1 May 2023, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) item codes for donepezil, galantamine, memantine and rivastigmine, for the treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease, will be updated to combine the ‘Initial 1’ and ‘Initial 2’ treatment phases. -
Expression of interest - QLD Rural Generalist Obstetric Clinical Training Support role
Apr 26, 2023The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) is considering trialling a Rural Generalist Obstetric Clinical Training Support role for DRANZCOG Advanced trainees during their advanced skills training year. -
Last chance - only 20 free places left for Telehealth Clinical Skills Program
Apr 26, 2023Do you want to boost your telehealth clinical skills and provide better care to your patients? Then look no further than the ACRRM Telehealth Clinical Skills Program 2023, a unique and FREE opportunity designed specifically for clinicians in Australia. -
ACSQHC consultation - draft Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard
Apr 20, 2023The Australian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health Care (ACSQHC) has released a draft Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard for consultation. -
Expression of Interest - ACRRM representative on DVA GP Advisory Group
Apr 20, 2023The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is seeking a College representative to join the DVA General Practitioner Advisory Group (GPAG) which will commence operations in June 2023. -
Dual labelled medicine ingredient names transition ends soon
Apr 20, 2023The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has sent a reminder that the dual labelling period for most dual labelled medicines will end on Thursday 20 April 2023. -
Climate change and health - join the discussion
Apr 20, 2023The College recognises that climate change can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of rural and remote communities, and a personal impact on our members and on rural practice more broadly. -
New app for patients to access their health information
Apr 20, 2023Now it is easier for patients to keep track of their health information and share it with their healthcare providers, using the new my health app. -
How to access hearing services for your patients
Apr 20, 2023Do you have patients who may have a hearing problem, but forget to raise the issue with you? Or do they find it hard to hear you in consultations?