RG Life Hacks
The ACRRM podcast RG Life Hacks is a series exploring key topics that support registrars beyond the Rural Generalist Curriculum. Episodes cover areas such as settling into rural practice, medico-legal issues, self-care, and long-term professional sustainability.
You can listen to RG Life Hacks via the podcast webpage or on your favourite podcast platform. New episodes are added throughout the year, so be sure to subscribe to stay up to date.
Episodes

Monday Mar 20, 2023
Part 2 – Self-Care and Burnout
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
This is the second podcast with Dr Emily Moody and Dr Trevor Burchall. This podcast talks about the signs of burnout and what you can do as a rural generalist to ensure that you do not experience this in your career.
References:
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Dancing With The Black Dog
https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com/
MIGA
https://www.miga.com.au/education/doctors-health
Members experiencing workplace, training, exam, or other stresses or issues impacting your personal wellbeing can call ACRRM's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free. Call 1800 818 728 to receive immediate and confidential phone counselling support 24/7 in Australia and overseas.
Wellbeing (acrrm.org.au)
ACRRM RG Foundation Skills: Self-care and wellbeing:
Event details - ACRRM

Monday Mar 20, 2023
Part 1 – Self-Care and Mental Health
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In this podcast, Dr Emily Moody interviews Dr Trevor Burchall and discusses the importance of self-care and mental health. They share personal experiences and offer advice and strategies to enable you to be aware of your own mental health.
References:
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Dancing With The Black Dog
https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com/
MIGA
https://www.miga.com.au/education/doctors-health
Members experiencing workplace, training, exam, or other stresses or issues impacting your personal wellbeing can call ACRRM's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free. Call 1800 818 728 to receive immediate and confidential phone counselling support 24/7 in Australia and overseas.
Wellbeing (acrrm.org.au)
ACRRM RG Foundation Skills: Self-care and wellbeing:
Event details - ACRRM

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
All Things Assessment with Dr James Fraser
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Dr James Fraser is an ACRRM Fellow with specific expertise in emergency medicine and medical education. Prior to the completion of his Fellowship, James had 25 years of emergency medicine experience, including as an Emergency Department Director. James has also held senior academic positions in Australian University medical programs and has been a team member for AMC medical school accreditations.In this podcast, Dr Fraser explains the role of assessment in your fellowship pathway. He discusses the different assessment modalities and offers insights into how to best prepare for and complete these assessments.
Do assessments make you nervous? Are you not entirely sure what they are all about?
References:
Introduction to CBD Assessment
Introduction to StAMPS Assessment
Introduction to MCQ Assessment
ACRRM Fellowship Assessment
Disclaimer:
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and may not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

About ACRRM
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) to set professional medical standards for training, assessment, certification, and continuing professional development in the specialty of general practice.
We are the only College in Australia dedicated to rural and remote medicine, and we play an important role in supporting junior doctors and medical students considering a career in rural medicine.
We are committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality health services to rural and remote communities by providing:
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Quality education programs
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Innovative support
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Strong representation for doctors who serve those communities





