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)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4 years minimum

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

FACRRM candidates must complete a minimum of 12 months of Advanced Specialised Training in a discipline relevant to rural and remote medicine.

(FACRRM) Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Practice Test