What are the key differences between the RACGP and ACRRM fellowship exams
| Aspect | FACRRM (ACRRM) | FRACGP (RACGP) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Structure | – Multiple Choice Question (MCQ): 125 questions, 3 hours – Case Based Discussion (CBD): 6 clinical cases discussed online over 3 sessions – Structured Assessment Using Multiple Patient Scenarios (StAMPS): 8 rural medicine scenarios, 10 minutes each – Advanced Specialist Training (AST) assessment: Project, additional StAMPS, or procedural skills logbook | – Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): 150 multiple-choice questions, 3.5 hours – Key Feature Problems (KFP): 26 short answer cases, 3.5 hours – Clinical Competency Exam (CCE): 9 clinical cases over 2 days |
| Program Duration | 4 years (3 years core generalist training + 1 year advanced specialist training) | 3 years (hospital year, 18 months GP training, 6 months extended skills) |
| Focus | Strong emphasis on rural and remote medicine | General practice across all settings |
| Additional Qualifications | Option for Advanced Specialist Training (AST) in chosen specialty | Option for Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP) |
| Exam Costs (2022) | $6,735 + additional fees for AST assessment ($3,150-$3,195) | $9,430 for the full exam cycle |
| Pass Rates (2021) | – MCQ: 88% – CBD: 82% – StAMPS: 51.4% | – AKT: 76.42% – KFP: 59.34% |
| Assessment Methods | Includes more workplace-based assessments and Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) as a mandatory component | Includes workplace-based assessments but with different emphasis |
| Flexibility | More focused on rural and remote settings | Offers more options for urban/metropolitan training |
| Recognition | Additional recognition for rural and remote medicine skills | Allows practice as a GP anywhere in Australia |
| Curriculum Coverage | More content on emergency medicine, procedural skills, and rural health issues | Covers a broad range of general practice topics |
| Training Pathways | Primarily focuses on rural pathways | Offers both general and rural pathways |
| International Medical Graduate Options | Offers the Independent Pathway (IP) | Has the Practice Experience Program (PEP) |
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- Case Based Discussion (CBD) Pre-Assessment Briefing
- https://curriculum.acrrm.org.au/fellowship-assessment/assessment-modalities
- https://www.acrrm.org.au/docs/default-source/all-files/cbd-formative-scoring-form.docx?sfvrsn=5da4de7d_3
- Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine Overview
- ACRRM Case Based Discussion – Case Note Summary
- ACRRM CBD Public Report 2023
- Aspects to Consider During Case Based Discussion – ACRRM