Are you entering into Phase 4 of the Doctor of Medicine and seeking to undertake your clinical placements in a regional area? The Bega Valley MD Scholarship was established to support the future of rural and regional medical practise, offering $5,000 to the successful candidate who is planning to complete two out of three Phase 4 placements in the Bega Valley Shire. The aim is that students will get a significant experience in a rural or remote setting. It is known that such placements encourage students to return to practice in these communities and/or have a better understanding and appreciation of medicine in these areas.
Open from 23/Oct/2023 to 26/Apr/2024
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
One (1)
Level of Enrolment
Fourth Year
Graduate Type
Postgraduate (Coursework)
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2024
Degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Graduate Medicine
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Application Criteria
Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time in a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Applicants must be commencing Phase 4 of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2024
Applicants must be committed to completing at least two out of the three rotations in 2024, within the Bega Valley Shire and / or the three adjacent LGAs of Eurobodalla, Cooma-Monaro and Bombala
Applicants must maintain enrolment in a Doctor of Medicine for the duration of this scholarship
Applicants must maintain a grade of Satisfactory throughout the duration of the Scholarship
