About RVTS

The Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) is a flexible, government-funded program providing vocational training for medical practitioners in remote and isolated communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Australia.

Supervision is facilitated remotely and delivery caters to the unique needs of doctors working in remote communities by supporting them to achieve Fellowship through a distance education model. It allows training to be completed in an accredited post, without leaving your community.

RVTS has two streams of trainees:

• The Remote Stream for doctors working in rural & remote Australia (*Modified Monash Model 4-7)
• The AMS Stream, providing training for doctors working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (*Modified Monash Model 2-7)
  

Why choose the RVTS:

• Stay in your practice/ACCHS for the duration of your training
• A great combination of remote and face to face training and supervision
• Personalised supervision and comprehensive support, including a cultural mentor for AMS registrars.
• High Fellowship achievement rate
• RVTS registrars eligible for the A1 Medicare schedule
• RVTS is fully funded by the Australian Government

Eligibility Criteria

Full eligibility details for both streams can be found on the RVTS website.

Assessment

The rural context underpins every aspect of ACRRM’s training program, including assessment, which is mapped back to the curriculum. Assessment on RVTS is undertaken in regular intervals throughout the training journey. 

Visit our assessment page for more in depth information on assessment modalities. 

Pathway Specific Resources

RVTS Application

2023 Applicant Guide for Remote Stream

Applicant Guide for Targeted Recruitment 2023 Intake

RVTS Training Program Resources

ACRRM Training Resources

• Training Resources
• Assessment Resources