Welcome to the ANU Rural Medical Society (ARMS)

Founded in 2004, the ANU Rural Medical Society (ARMS) is a student-led organisation comprising members from all four years of the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) program at the Australian National University (ANU), as well as students in undergraduate health degrees. Our mission and passion is to advocate for rural health issues and promote careers in rural healthcare.

Our Activities

Community Engagement: Attendance at rural agricultural shows to directly engage with the community and conduct basic health checks.
Annual Indigenous Health Conference: Conference focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare and is a fantastic opportunity to hear from inspirational leaders in the space
High School Visits: Visit high schools in rural New South Wales to promote careers in healthcare and connect with rural students.
Other Member Events: Many opportunities to connect with ARMS members across all Medical School years and build networks with other students who are passionate about all things rural health

Rural Scholarship Opportunities: Stay up to date with all rural scholarship opportunities with our Scholarship info night and through the weekly ARMS newsletters

Support and Advocacy: Help support and advocate for medical students on rural placements

If you love rural health make sure to sign up for ARMS today! Membership is free and open to all medical and undergraduate students (not just the rural stream) and sign up instructions can be found below. Being a member lets you volunteer and attend our events throughout the year and stay connected with our regular member newsletters.

Our team loves to chat so feel free to reach out to any of us with questions, comments or ideas!! Also make sure to follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all things ARMS and rural medicine at ANU!

Joining ARMS

Step 1 - Register with ARMS via QPay

As we are an ANUSA affiliated club of the ANU, we require our members to sign up through QPay, you can do so by following the link below. We use this database as our club directory for event and volunteering opportunities.

Step 2 - Register with NRHSN via their database

As we are the government-regulated rural health society of the ANU, we also require members to sign up via the national database. Follow the link below to register with the National Rural Health Students Network. This will give you access to the nation-wide network of rural health clubs and the opportunities available across the country for those interested in rural health.