John Flynn Placement Program

Scholarship Description

Scholarship holders undertake a placement in the same rural or remote community for a minimum of two weeks per year, normally over a four-year period. Students gain first hand experience of living, and medical practice in, rural Australia. Students may undertake a placement in a supervised general practice, hospital, Aboriginal Medical Service or other medical facility that provides primary care. Each scholarship holder is matched with a rural and remote medical practitioner in the placement community. The mentor provides a role model for the scholarship holder, and introduces them to country medical practice and supervises and supports them during their stay. Please visit website for fulld etails and application procedures. 2007 APPLICATIONS CLOSED, 2008 DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED IN NEW YEAR

Reference Number:	462
Study Subject:	Medicine
Web Address:	http://www.acrrm.org.au/main.asp?NodeID=194
Provided By:	Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications from January 1, 2009 until March 31, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total amount). This award is to be used for living expenses and travel. This scholarship is paid annually.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Medicine - general.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

General info John Flynn Scholarship Scheme ACRRM Phone: 1800 231 231 Fax: 07 3105 8299 Email: jfss@acrrm.org.au Web Site: http://www.acrrm.org.au Address: PO Box 167 Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia 4059