Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

❄️🦺 A chilly Ballarat morning didn’t stop these Victorian registrars from getting stuck into a full day of hands-on learning at a recent multidisciplinary Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) course.

Led by ACRRM’s General Manager of Quality and Safety, Sean Mutchmor, the course brought together practical learning, realistic scenarios and plenty of opportunity to build confidence in pre-hospital care.

Sean was joined by Dr Kambiz Bahaadingeigy, Dr Tim Leeuwenberg and Dr Erin Murphy, alongside the Victorian Rural Generalist Program.

A special thank you to Dr Greg Coates, Dr Graham Slaney and Dr Shaniel Fransch for volunteering as actors and helping bring realistic scenarios to life for our participants.

👉Explore our popular PHEC course as well as our large range of face-to-face Clinical Training courses: https://bit.ly/4xPqwzm

Join us in Alice Springs!
Make the most of being together at the Rural Doctors Association Australia NT Rural & Remote Medicine Conference and join ACRRM for a member networking event in Alice Springs on the final day.

Meet other ACRRM members who share your passion for rural and remote medicine, reconnect with colleagues and have a conversation with members of the Board and Council.

📅 Sunday 27 September 2026
⏰ 7:30am to 8:30am
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Alice Springs

Register here: https://bit.ly/3SdebpH

Looking to make the most of your time in Alice Springs? The Rural Emergency Skills Training course is also running from 23-24 September, offering 28 CPD hours.

We’re proud to introduce the Rural Generalists from across Australia selected to take part in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Conference.

These 23 emerging leaders are helping shape the future of rural and remote healthcare, bringing fresh perspectives, passion and a commitment to their communities.

We look forward to bringing this group together in Adelaide, prior to Rural Medicine Australia - RMA 26, to connect, learn and explore what leadership in rural generalism can look like now and into the future.

Meet our 2026 Emerging Leaders, find out more about the communities they serve and what's driven them to apply and be selected to attend this prestigious event: https://bit.ly/3U4WTeX

Starting Rural Generalist training in 2027?

Applications are now open for the final intake of the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship Program.

Take the step towards Fellowship and build a career with broad experience across primary, secondary and emergency care in rural and remote communities.

What can you expect?
🩺 Minimum four-year Fellowship combining Core Generalist Training with Advanced Specialised Training
🏥 At least 12 months of Advanced Specialised Training (AST), with disciplines including Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology
🗺️ Training opportunities across general practices, hospitals, Aboriginal Medical Services and retrieval services
👩‍⚕️ Support from experienced supervisors, medical educators and ACRRM’s training team throughout your training

Applications close 26 October 2026.

Discover Fellowship and apply now: https://bit.ly/4ghKf3I

ACRRM is delighted to announce Dr Claire Arundell as its next President.

Claire is a Rural Generalist, educator, instructor, past Chair of College Council and a passionate advocate for rural and remote communities. Across her career, she has cared for communities in almost every state and territory, and currently calls Norfolk Island home.

She brings with her a deep understanding of the Rural Generalist profession, a genuine commitment to ACRRM members and an unwavering belief in the difference Rural Generalists make every day.

Claire will take on the role following ACRRM’s Annual General Meeting in October, succeeding Dr Rod Martin.

We warmly congratulate Claire and look forward to seeing her lead the College into its next chapter.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3RQEnGx

A major milestone for Rural Generalist Medicine — and for ACRRM.

ACRRM’s purpose-built Rural Generalist training program has been accredited by the Medical Board of Australia for specialist registration.

This accreditation recognises that ACRRM’s Fellowship meets the national standards required for specialist recognition and reinforces ACRRM’s position as Australia’s only specialist medical college dedicated entirely to Rural Generalist medicine.

For more than 30 years, ACRRM has designed training specifically for the realities of rural, remote and First Nations practice — equipping doctors with the broad clinical skills, advanced capabilities and adaptability needed to provide comprehensive care, often where specialist services are hours away.

As ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says: “Rural Generalist medicine isn't general practice in a rural setting. It is specialist medicine requiring advanced skills, broad clinical capability and a deep understanding of the communities we serve.”

This is an important step in strengthening Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist career and encouraging more doctors to choose a career serving rural, remote and First Nations communities.

Read the full release: https://www.acrrm.org.au/about-us/news-events/media-releases/article/2026/08/10/acrrm-rural-generalist-training-program-accredited-for-specialist-registration

Coming to the uniquely beautiful Barossa, South Australia on 9–10 September is ACRRM's popular Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) course.

Build the practical skills and confidence to manage life-threatening emergencies in rural practice.

REST covers common emergencies encountered in pre-hospital, small rural hospital and private rural practice settings, with a focus on the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of critically unwell patients.

Earn 28 CPD hours while developing practical skills you can take back to your rural practice.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3TOJDej

Event details - ACRRM REST covers many of the common emergencies that are likely to present in the pre-hospital, small rural hospital and private rural practice environment. The aim of this course is to teach a structured approach to the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of patients presenting with life-threatening...

This September, ACRRM’s hands-on clinical training is coming to Broome and Perth, with practical courses designed to support Rural Generalists and rural doctors in maintaining and expanding their skills.

📍 Broome
Saturday 12 September – Point of Care Ultrasound for Rural Generalists | 16 CPD hours
📍 Perth
Monday 14 September – Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) | 28 CPD hours
Wednesday 16 September – Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) | 15 CPD hours

Whether you’re looking to refresh essential skills, maintain your capability or expand your scope of practice, ACRRM’s practical, face-to-face courses offer training you can take straight back to your community.

Explore all upcoming courses and secure your place: https://bit.ly/4q3eYpO