Step 1: Check your eligibility
To be eligible for ACRRM IP you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Temporary Resident
- Hold Limited, Provisional, Specialist, or General AHPRA Registration.
You will be required to live and work in a rural area (MMM2–7), whilst also meeting your 19AB requirements.
The ACRRM Independent Pathway
The Independent Pathway (IP) is a self-funded option that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and leads to Fellowship of ACRRM (FACRRM).
Through the Independent Pathway (IP), all Fellowship training and education is self-funded. IP is suitable for those who are not eligible for Commonwealth funding due to;
- having a temporary visa
- not having general registration with APHRA, or
- having a primary medical qualification from overseas
Designed for those who prefer more flexibility or aren’t eligible for AGPT. While self-funded, this pathway allows doctors to undertake the same rigorous curriculum and assessments, often while continuing in their current roles.
Offers maximum flexibility for doctors who may not qualify for AGPT or prefer more autonomy. Participants manage their own training progress while still meeting ACRRM’s rigorous standards.
Key Features:
- Eligibility: Open to both Australian and internationally trained doctors. Permanent and temporary residents.
- Self-Funded: Doctors cover their own training and assessment costs.
- Custom Training Plan: Developed in consultation with ACRRM, tailored to current work environments.
- Support: Access to ACRRM’s educational resources, online modules, and supervisor network.
Ideal for: Doctors already working in rural areas or career changers who want to customise their training around existing commitments.
Eligibility Criteria:
Residency/Citizenship:
- Hold Australian/NZ citizenship
- Permanent residency status
- Have Australian temporary residency (skilled migration or business visas - student visa is not permitted)
Medical registration:
Hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) in one of the following categories:
- General Registration
- Specialist Registration
- Provisional Registration
- Limited Registration.
Applicants with constraints on their registration will be considered eligible if they are deemed by the College to be able to meet the requirements of the training program. See Eligibility for Training Policy and Medical Registration Constraints Process for further information.
Fees
Application fee:
The application fee covers the cost of the application and the selection process. |
$775 |
Upon application |
Paper based assessment fee:
At commencement of the paper-based assessment stage. |
$660 |
Upon request |
Structured interview fee:
At commencement of the interview stage.
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$2,230 |
Upon request |
| Medical Educator session fee: |
$1,490 |
Before you commence |
Support fee:
Annual pathway fee ($2,860 annually) |
$715 |
Paid quarterly |
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ACRRM assessments fees:
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View the full list |
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