FACRRM Eligibility Criteria 3

Question 1

Which ACRRM training pathway is designed for doctors who are already working in rural and remote Australia and want to train while employed?

Accepted Answer

Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)

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Pre-employment Pathway

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Hospital-only Pathway

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Urban Specialist Pathway

Question 2

What is the standard training duration for the ACRRM Fellowship program?

Accepted Answer

4 years minimum

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1 year

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2 years

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10 years

Question 3

For FACRRM eligibility, what does the Modified Monash Model (MMM) classification primarily determine?

Accepted Answer

Whether a training post qualifies as rural or remote for ACRRM purposes

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The candidate's language proficiency requirement

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The cost of the fellowship exam fee

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The number of CPD points required annually

Question 4

A doctor wishes to count their time in an MMM 1 (metropolitan) location toward FACRRM rural training requirements. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

No, MMM 1 locations are metropolitan and do not count toward rural training requirements

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Yes, any clinical experience counts regardless of location

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Yes, but only if the hospital has more than 200 beds

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Yes, provided the doctor sees at least 20 patients per day

Question 5

What is the minimum amount of Advanced Specialised Training (AST) required for FACRRM eligibility?

Accepted Answer

12 months

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6 months

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18 months

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24 months

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the Core Generalist Training (CGT) component of FACRRM?

Accepted Answer

It covers broad clinical competencies required for rural generalist practice across multiple settings

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It focuses exclusively on surgical skills

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It is optional for candidates with more than 10 years of experience

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It replaces the need for any specialty training

Question 7

Can a candidate apply for FACRRM while simultaneously enrolled in another specialist college training program?

Accepted Answer

Generally no, as ACRRM requires candidates to be primarily enrolled in the ACRRM program

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Yes, dual enrollment is encouraged for all candidates

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Yes, but only if the other college is RACGP

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No restriction exists; candidates may enroll in any number of programs