FACRRM Application Process 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which supervisor role is mandatory for every ACRRM registrar throughout their training period?
- Medical Director
- Regional Training Organisation (RTO) Medical Educator
- Hospital Consultant Supervisor
- Rural GP Supervisor accredited by ACRRM (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Rural GP Supervisor accredited by ACRRM
Every ACRRM registrar must be supported by an ACRRM-accredited Rural GP Supervisor who oversees their day-to-day clinical training.
Question 2: What is the name of the online platform used by ACRRM registrars to record their learning activities and evidence?
- MyHealth Record
- ACRRM Training Portal (ATP)
- E-portfolio (Correct answer)
- PRODA
Correct answer: E-portfolio
ACRRM registrars use an e-portfolio system to record evidence of learning, supervisor feedback, and completion of training requirements.
Question 3: During the FACRRM application, what does a Preliminary Assessment of Training (PAT) determine for eligible doctors?
- The candidate's English language level
- How much prior training may be credited toward FACRRM requirements (Correct answer)
- Whether the candidate needs to sit the MCQ exam first
- The candidate's fitness to practise in remote areas
Correct answer: How much prior training may be credited toward FACRRM requirements
A PAT allows ACRRM to recognise prior learning and training, potentially reducing the total training time required for eligible candidates.
Question 4: What is the maximum time allowed to complete the FACRRM training program from the date of enrolment?
- 5 years
- 7 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- 12 years
Correct answer: 10 years
ACRRM requires candidates to complete all Fellowship requirements within 10 years of their initial enrolment date.
Question 5: Which assessment method within FACRRM requires a candidate to submit a written analysis of a clinical case or rural health issue?
- StAMPS
- Multi-Source Feedback (MSF)
- Case-Based Discussion (CBD) (Correct answer)
- Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX)
Correct answer: Case-Based Discussion (CBD)
Case-Based Discussion involves the registrar presenting a written case analysis which is then reviewed and discussed with a supervisor or assessor.
Question 6: Which organisation delivers the training program that leads to FACRRM on behalf of ACRRM in most regions?
- State health departments
- General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA)
- Regional Training Organisations (RTOs) (Correct answer)
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Correct answer: Regional Training Organisations (RTOs)
RTOs are contracted to provide support, supervision infrastructure, and administration for ACRRM training in defined geographic regions.
Question 7: A doctor applying for FACRRM training must hold which level of provisional or general registration with AHPRA as a minimum?
- Student registration
- Provisional registration with supervision conditions
- General registration (Correct answer)
- Specialist registration
Correct answer: General registration
General registration with AHPRA is required to enrol in FACRRM, as provisional registration does not permit independent practice in training posts.
FACRRM Application Process 3
Which supervisor role is mandatory for every ACRRM registrar throughout their training period?