MDA National remains committed to supporting our rural and remote Members in the moments that matter.
Meet Jean Pepperill, an MDA National Member from the Northern Territory and a 2020 bursary recipient. Watch her inspiring story below to see how she's making a real impact in Alice Springs with the help of our support.
MDA National is a major sponsor of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), continuing to provide advocacy and support for our Members who service rural and remote communities, and promote equitable and accessible healthcare for all.
MDA National and RDAA #DestinationRural Bursary
The MDA National and RDAA #DestinationRural Bursary is offered to seven junior doctors annually, with each receiving $1500 to undertake a clinical placement in a rural or remote community, attend a rural health conference, or attend a skills workshop in a rural town.
The Bursary also supports attendance (including travel, accommodation and/or other expenses) at the annual Rural Medicine Australia conference hosted by RDAA and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
To be considered for the Bursary, applicants must be:
- A prevocational doctor in their intern and/or post-graduate years (PGYs), before undertaking training on a General Practice pathway or another specialist training program
- A Member of both MDA National and RDAA and display clear rural intent
Full information and application criteria can be found here.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Bursaries:
