RDN Scholarship Update Marie Kelliher Project Officer – Education and Training mkelliher@nswrdn.com.au

RDN Scholarships Bush Bursary/CWA Scholarship Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetship

Bush Bursary/CWA Scholarship 2006: 12 students participated From the Universities of Sydney, Newcastle, NSW and ANU Placed in a wide range of rural areas around NSW

“It was really like a ‘mini-apprenticeship’ for aspiring doctors “It was really like a ‘mini-apprenticeship’ for aspiring doctors. Plenty of invaluable experience, advice and practical hints on general practice” “I have been more inspired by rural GP practice – the variety of practice is huge and there was quite a bit of flexibility” “I was starting to wonder if I was doing the right thing studying medicine, but this placement has shown me that I have. I know that I do want to practice rural medicine and have even been promised a job when I finish!” “I really enjoyed myself on placement. The people involved were very friendly and made an amazing effort to make me feel welcome. The exposure to rural medical practice and working with the local GPs was also fantastic”

Bush Bursary Sponsors 2007 Goulburn Mulwaree Wellington Berrigan Muswellbrook/Upper Hunter/Singleton Wellington Berrigan Temora Cootamundra Parkes Lachlan Richmond Valley Deniliquin Harden Griffith Broken Hill Orange Leeton

Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship Placements are undertaken in Gwydir Valley region of NSW One scholarship awarded every year Two students currently hold the scholarship 2006 Cotton Industry Medical Placement Grant, $500 + two week placement

NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetship $15,000 pa for last two years of study Two years in Tamworth, Wagga Wagga or Orange 12 available every year Included in RDN conferences Cadet weekend in Orange,May 2007

Project Officer – Education and Training Contact Details Marie Kelliher Project Officer – Education and Training mkelliher@nswrdn.com.au (02) 9313 5955