Stage 1 of 2
Core Generalist Training
Three years full-time equivalent, from postgraduate year 2
Three years of broad generalist training in primary, secondary and emergency care in rural and remote practice.
Training time
Primary care
12 months full-time equivalent in an ACRRM-accredited post
- At least 2 days a week, or in full-time blocks of at least 3 months
Secondary care
3 months of hospital placements
- Or 60 inpatient shifts, or 12 months as a visiting medical officer with admitting rights
Emergency care
3 months in an emergency placement
- Or 60 emergency shifts, or 12 months in a hospital with 24-hour emergency cover
Rural or remote practice
12 months living and working in Modified Monash 4 to 7, or 3 case by case
Paediatrics
From postgraduate year 1, a 10-week term
- Or 6 months in an emergency department, general practice or rural hospital with a log of 50 children
Obstetrics
From postgraduate year 1, a 10-week term
- Or 10 sessions with an obstetrician, a log of 25 antenatal and 25 postnatal cases, and intrapartum care by delivery or simulation course
Anaesthetics
From postgraduate year 1, a 10-week term
- Or 6 months of airway-skills placements with 50 logged procedures, the ProStart program, or the Advanced Certificate in Rural General Anaesthetics
Competencies
Broad generalist knowledge and skills in primary, secondary and emergency care in a rural and remote context
Rural generalist knowledge and skills in paediatrics, obstetrics and anaesthetics
Examinations
Multiple choice questions, case-based discussion and StAMPS
Passed by the end of training, StAMPS last