Colleges apply for rural generalism to become official sub-specialty
ACRRM president says the process could take up to two years to complete
7th January 2020
By Kemal Atlay
The RACGP and ACRRM have formally applied to have rural generalist medicine recognised by the Medical Board of Australia as a sub-specialty of general practice.
Dr Ewen McPhee. Photo: RDAA
The colleges say the move is “critical” in addressing inequities in access to health services in the bush, as well as barriers to training and employment faced by rural doctors.
The joint application was submitted to the medical board in December.