FACRRM Eligibility Criteria 3 — Questions and Answers
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?
- Pre-employment Pathway
- Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) (Correct answer)
- Hospital-only Pathway
- Urban Specialist Pathway
Correct answer: Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)
The Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) allows rural doctors to complete FACRRM training while remaining in their rural or remote practice.
Question 2: What is the standard training duration for the ACRRM Fellowship program?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 4 years minimum (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 4 years minimum
The FACRRM program requires a minimum of 4 years of training, encompassing core generalist and advanced specialised components.
Question 3: For FACRRM eligibility, what does the Modified Monash Model (MMM) classification primarily determine?
- The candidate's language proficiency requirement
- Whether a training post qualifies as rural or remote for ACRRM purposes (Correct answer)
- The cost of the fellowship exam fee
- The number of CPD points required annually
Correct answer: Whether a training post qualifies as rural or remote for ACRRM purposes
The MMM classification system categorizes geographic locations, determining whether a post counts as rural or remote for ACRRM training eligibility.
Question 4: A doctor wishes to count their time in an MMM 1 (metropolitan) location toward FACRRM rural training requirements. Is this permitted?
- Yes, any clinical experience counts regardless of location
- No, MMM 1 locations are metropolitan and do not count toward rural training requirements (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the hospital has more than 200 beds
- Yes, provided the doctor sees at least 20 patients per day
Correct answer: No, MMM 1 locations are metropolitan and do not count toward rural training requirements
MMM 1 locations are classified as major cities and do not satisfy ACRRM's rural and remote training location requirements.
Question 5: What is the minimum amount of Advanced Specialised Training (AST) required for FACRRM eligibility?
- 6 months
- 12 months (Correct answer)
- 18 months
- 24 months
Correct answer: 12 months
FACRRM candidates must complete a minimum of 12 months of Advanced Specialised Training in a discipline relevant to rural and remote medicine.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the Core Generalist Training (CGT) component of FACRRM?
- It focuses exclusively on surgical skills
- It covers broad clinical competencies required for rural generalist practice across multiple settings (Correct answer)
- It is optional for candidates with more than 10 years of experience
- It replaces the need for any specialty training
Correct answer: It covers broad clinical competencies required for rural generalist practice across multiple settings
CGT forms the foundation of FACRRM training, encompassing a broad range of clinical skills and competencies needed for rural generalist practice.
Question 7: Can a candidate apply for FACRRM while simultaneously enrolled in another specialist college training program?
- Yes, dual enrollment is encouraged for all candidates
- Generally no, as ACRRM requires candidates to be primarily enrolled in the ACRRM program (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if the other college is RACGP
- No restriction exists; candidates may enroll in any number of programs
Correct answer: Generally no, as ACRRM requires candidates to be primarily enrolled in the ACRRM program
ACRRM generally requires that candidates are primarily enrolled in the ACRRM program, as dual enrollment in specialist colleges can create conflicts with training requirements.
FACRRM Eligibility Criteria 3
Which ACRRM training pathway is designed for doctors who are already working in rural and remote Australia and want to train while employed?