Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

04/09/2026

Looking to build your clinical skills this October? ACRRM has a range of face-to-face training courses coming up across the country, including:

Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST)
3–4 October | Hobart, TAS
10–11 October | Sydney, NSW

Rural Anaesthetic Crisis Management (RACM)
11 October | Melbourne, VIC

These are just a few of the clinical courses available, with training designed for the realities of rural and remote practice.

Take a look at what’s coming up and find a course that’s right for you: https://bit.ly/4x2A6hL

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Dayna Duncan, named the 2026 AMA Doctor in Training of the Year.

A final-year ACRRM registrar, Dayna has made an outstanding contribution to doctors in training through her advocacy and commitment to improving medical education.

As a medical education registrar with NT Health, Dayna has developed trainee-led education models that have been incorporated into the Royal Darwin Hospital training program. She is also Vice President of AMA NT and works part-time with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Danila Dilba Health Service.

Dayna’s leadership, advocacy and commitment to creating better training experiences for the next generation of doctors are making a real difference.

ACRRM is incredibly proud to see Dayna recognised among Australia’s medical leaders.

Congratulations, Dayna, on this well-deserved national recognition.

Congratulations to our 2026 Doctor in Training of the Year, Dr Dayna Duncan!

A Northern Territory medical education registrar and final-year rural generalist trainee, Dr Duncan has been recognised for her outstanding leadership, advocacy and commitment to strengthening medical education in rural and remote communities.

Dr Duncan is the Vice President of AMA NT, demonstrating that doctors in training are capable of exceptional leadership at all levels of our profession.

The award was announced at on Saturday night, and you can read more about Dr Duncan in our media release: https://www.ama.com.au/media/northern-territory-medical-education-registrar-recognised-ama-doctor-training-year

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman, recipient of the 2026 AMA Diversity in Medicine Award.

A Western Australian Rural Generalist registrar, Thomas was recognised for their contribution to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across medicine.

As President of the Rural Doctors Association of WA and former AMA WA Doctors in Training co-chair, Thomas has advocated for doctors with disability, international medical graduates, and LGBTQIA+ doctors and patients. They have also contributed to government advisory work on LGBTIQA+ policy.

Thomas is helping create a medical profession where more people can feel represented, supported and included — both as doctors and as patients.

ACRRM is proud to see Thomas recognised for the impact of their advocacy and leadership.

Congratulations, Thomas, on this well-deserved national recognition.

Congratulations to Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman, recipient of the AMA's 2026 Diversity in Medicine Award!

A rural generalist registrar in Western Australia, Dr Drake-Brockman has shown sustained leadership across medicine, policy, education and clinical care where they have championed issues affecting women doctors, parents, international medical graduates, doctors with disability, and LGBTQIASB+ doctors and patients.

This award recognises Dr Drake-Brockman's outstanding contribution to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine and improving the experiences of doctors, patients and communities.

02/09/2026

Yesterday, Rural Generalist Medicine took a major step forward with specialist registration. Now we're asking members to help take the next one - voting on a new Constitution for ACRRM that is fit for the next 10 years.

Our Constitution was adopted in 2014. Since then, ACRRM has grown, our profession has evolved, and our role in health promotion and preventing disease has expanded — including our work to support better health outcomes for rural, remote and First Nations communities.

It’s time for our Constitution to reflect the College we are today and the work ahead.

This isn't about changing who we are — it's about evolving the foundations.

Read more on what's being proposed and what it means for members: https://bit.ly/4gyQa5W

Fit for the next 10.

02/09/2026

Exploring your training post options?

An ACRRM training post is where you get to put your Rural Generalist training into practice, building your skills through hands-on experience in a real clinical setting as part of the Fellowship program.

Our latest Training Post Spotlight takes you to the Top End, where the Royal Darwin Hospital’s Paediatrics department gives registrars the chance to experience a bit of everything; from acute and outpatient paediatrics to subspecialty clinics and remote outreach. It’s a popular post for registrars who love variety and want to make the most of their paediatric training.

Hear from supervisor Dr Anna Lithgow and registrar Dr Jennifer about what makes this post such a great experience for Rural Generalists.

Learn more about this post and what it offers: https://bit.ly/4zRYVQ0

01/09/2026

In another major milestone for Rural Generalist Medicine, Rural Generalists across Australia are now able to apply for specialist registration.

Following the Medical Board of Australia's approval of Rural Generalist qualifications, doctors holding FACRRM or FRACGP-RG can now apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for specialist Rural Generalist registration.

This is the culmination of years of advocacy by ACRRM, working alongside the RACGP, to see this pathway established — from specialty recognition, through accreditation, to a registration process you can use today.

Formal recognition means Rural Generalists are recognised for the full breadth of the comprehensive, advanced care they deliver in rural, remote and First Nations communities — strengthening recruitment, retention, and healthcare access across the country.

ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says, “For Rural Generalists who have spent years — and in many cases decades — providing comprehensive medical care to rural, remote and First Nations communities, this is an important and hard-earned milestone.”

Read more here, and find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/4i5ACHW

31/08/2026

One Fellowship. Many possibilities.
Rural generalism is about having the skills, confidence and opportunities to build a career that’s as broad as rural practice itself.
See why doctors choose ACRRM for Rural Generalist training. 
 
Find out more about the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship - link in bio.

27/08/2026

New RG Life Hacks podcast episode – Gambling harm in General Practice.

In the latest episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, about gambling harm and the role Rural Generalists can play in recognising it early.

The conversation explores how gambling harm can remain hidden, why people may delay seeking help, and how patients may present to general practice with stress, sleep problems, financial difficulties or other concerns without identifying gambling as the underlying issue. Sally further shares practical ways to ask about gambling in a non-judgmental way and support patients who may not yet be ready to make a change.

An essential listen for registrars and Rural Generalists looking to build confidence in identifying and responding to gambling harm.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4gvI6CZ

24/08/2026

How can supervisors create clinical placements where registrars feel supported, trusted and able to thrive?

In the latest episode of ACRRM podcast, Supervisors' Compass, "Getting the most out of clinical placements", Dr James Best and Prof Richard Hays are joined by recently Fellowed Rural Generalist Dr Rebecca (Bec) Devitt to explore what makes a great clinical placement.

Bec shares her perspective as a recent registrar, including the importance of understanding a registrar’s experience and goals, building trust, balancing independence with support, and helping registrars feel part of the practice and community.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4wQUYZ7

24/08/2026

ACRRM's 2026 elections are underway.

Our elections are an important opportunity for members to have a say in the leadership of their College and in the future of rural and remote medicine.

This year, members are voting for College Council representatives in Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, as well as the Registrar Director position.

Voting closes 5pm AEST, Friday 11 September.

If you’re eligible to vote, you’ll have received an email from BigPulse, the independent provider managing the election, with your personalised voting link.

See the election details and candidate names: https://bit.ly/4geedH3