1. Defining the nature and scope of practice of rural generalist medicine

2. Telemedicine and technological innovation in rural medicine

3. Clinical courage in context – the interaction between location, access, quality and safety in RG practice

4. Rural generalist training, workforce & professional development

5. Rural and remote indigenous health

6. Rural generalist medicine in developing countries

7. Rural health equity

8. Translation of research into policy – models and case studies

9. Rural and remote communities that lose, or about to lose, health care services and sustainability

10. Rural and remote medical education research

Acquisition of specialised skills & maintenance of professional standards