John Flynn Placement Program

The John Flynn Scholarship is administered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). The program enables first and second year Undergraduate Medical Students, and Graduate Entry Students to undertake a placement in a rural or remote community for a minimum of 2 weeks each year, generally over a 4 year period.

Medical students work closely with a GP mentor and the host community to develop a better understanding of the challenges and rewards associated with rural practice and non-metropolitan health care services.

Students are covered for their travel, accommodation and receive a sum of money for expenses. 300 scholarships will be offered nationally in 2009.  16 placements will be from UWA.

Application process

Application forms and further information can be obtained by contacting:

Lisa Thirer
School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care (SPARHC)
9346 7324
lisa.thirer@uwa.edu.au

or online at:

http://www.acrrm.org.au/main.asp?NodeID=29510   

Closing Date

Applications open 16 February 2009

Applications close 3 April 2009