RDA NSW Rural GPs Conference Bursary
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications open until 5th November 2023
Apply for an MDA National and RDANSW #RURALGPsCONFERENCE Bursary valued at $3000
Are you a prevocational doctor in your intern or post-graduate years of Medicine? If so, this limited offer bursary could be for you!
MDA National is committed to supporting our Members, including those who service rural and remote communities. We're offering the opportunity to apply for one of 2 available bursaries to prevocational doctors and registrars across New South Wales. Each bursary provides $3,000 in financial support to attend the NSW Rural GPs Conference, hosted by NSW Rural Doctors Network and the Rural Doctors' Association of NSW.
Join us from 23-26 November 2023 at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.
- 2 bursaries are available @$3,000 each
- All applications will close on the 5th of November 2023
Application Form
Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 min. video of themselves explaining why they should receive a Bursary and what support they would like from their Medical Defence Organisation. For more information, download the form:
Information Pack and Application Form
Event Information
Event Type: Conference
Career Stages:
- Doctors in Training
- Others
When
Thursday, 23 November 2023 10:00 AM - Sunday, 26 November 2023 11:00 AM
Where
Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach 242 Arden St Coogee New South Wales 2034

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