The Rural GP Study Support Grant provides financial support to eligible doctors when taking time off from practising to study and prepare for exams and assessments required to complete a self-funded GP college Fellowship pathway. This grant is offered through RDWA’s Towards Fellowship Program.

This grant provides $500 per day, for a maximum of two days per exam semester, for doctors who do not have access to paid study leave.

The Rural GP Study Support Grant recognises the financial impact incurred by rural GPs who are on a pre-fellowship or fellowship pathway when they cannot practice.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this grant, you must be a rural GP who:

• Is currently practising in private general practice in an eligible rural South Australian location (MM2-7)
• Does not hold Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Is progressing towards fellowship on an Eligible Fellowship Pathway (outlined in section 4 of the applicant guidelines)
• Has enrolled in an Eligible Exam Activity (outlined in section 5 of the applicant guidelines)
• Does not have access to paid leave entitlements.

You can check your MM location in South Australia using the Health Workforce Locator Modified Monash Model 2023.

Apply

First read the Guidelines to understand eligibility criteria, and application, assessment and payment process, then apply using the online application form.

Contact

Caroline Burrowes, Towards Fellowship Program Coordinator
Phone: 08 8234 8277
Email: GPservices@ruraldoc.com.au