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29 January 2026

ACRRM Weekly Newsletter

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ACRRM appoints new Tasmanian College Council representative

ACRRM has appointed Tasmanian Rural Generalist Dr Brian Treanor as its College Council representative for Tasmania. 

 

ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Dr Treanor brings extensive experience in rural generalism, medical education and health system leadership, both in Tasmania and nationally. 

 

“Dr Treanor has a strong understanding of the issues facing Rural Generalists in Tasmania, as well as valuable insight from working in highly integrated Rural Generalist systems interstate,” Dr Martin says. 

 

 

“He is deeply committed to strengthening rural training pathways and supporting the next generation of rural doctors, and we are delighted to welcome him to the ACRRM Council as Tasmania’s representative.”

 

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Apply with confidence: the ACRRM Fellowship application and interview process Information session

Thursday 5 February at 6:00pm AEST

 

Thinking about ACRRM Fellowship but not quite sure where to start?

Join us for a practical, end-to-end walkthrough of the Fellowship application process — from eligibility and timelines to interviews and what we’re really looking for in a Rural Generalist Fellowship applicant.

 

In this information session, you’ll gain clear guidance, insider tips and confidence-building insights to help you put your best foot forward.

 

Planning to apply this intake? Applications for the first 2027 intake close Monday 16 February at 11:59pm AEST — and we’ll cover everything you need to know to be ready.

 

Register for the webinar

 

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ACRRM Member Value Survey -  2 weeks to go!

 

Complete before Monday 9 February

 

One of ACRRM's strategic priorities is to develop new programs, services and benefits that support the needs and aspirations of members, while improving access to and delivery of high-quality care for rural, remote and First Nations communities.

 

To ensure these initiatives are guided by member feedback, we invite you to complete the ACRRM Member Value Survey.

 

Take the survey
 

The feedback you provide will directly inform ACRRM’s approach to membership services, programs and advocacy, supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities.

 

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New to the ACRRM Merch Shop  

 

Whether you’re braving the elements, on your feet all day, or just want to rep rural generalism in everyday life, we’ve got you covered.

 

New in store:

  • Sports umbrella

  • ACRRM crew socks (available in two styles)

Practical, comfortable and easy to wear wherever work and life take you. Explore the new arrivals in the ACRRM Merch Shop.

 

Shop now

 

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ACRRM in action

VIC and NSW orientation events

 

ACRRM recently visited Monash Rural Health Bendigo and delivered an RG orientation to 35 year 5 medical students, with strong engagement and a whole heap of ACRRM merchandise to match. In Northern NSW, the regional team also met with 20 interns in Lismore, hosting a lunch and connecting with key rural health and training stakeholders.

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Digital Health

Tele-Derm quiz of the month January 2026

 

Review the scalp of an elderly man who has been in a nursing home for 4 years.

 

How does this situation arise?

 

Take the quiz

Answer to the Tele-Derm Quiz of December 2025

 

This is a man in his eighties. This lesion has grown rapidly he says over a month or so.​

 

​What is important here now?

 

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Get Involved

ACRRM representative - Queensland Clinical Guidelines Working Group

 

ACRRM is urgently expressions of interest in being a College representative in the Queensland Clinical Guidelines Working Group participating in the review of the guidelines in Care of pregnant Women who are living in larger bodies (including post bariatric surgery). Express your interest by emailing policy@acrrm.org.au by 2 February 2026.

 

Courses

 

Extend your skills at upcoming ACRRM courses. View all courses

 

Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation - Brisbane
19 February

 

Point of Care Ultrasound for Rural Generalists - Brisbane
28 February

 

Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) - Brisbane
8 March

 

 

 

 

Events

 

Come and say hi to the ACRRM team at these upcoming events.

 

RDAQ Conference 2026
25 - 27 June

 

Supervisor Summit 2026

12 - 14 August

 

RMA26
21 - 24 October

 

ACRRM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the custodians of the lands and waters where our members and staff work and live across Australia. We pay respect to their elders, lores, customs and Dreaming. We recognise these lands and waters have always been a place of teaching, learning, and healing.

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