Selection Process

Applications are assessed against the program eligibility criteria. Eligibility criterion related to enrolment in a medical course and proof of Australian citizenship and/or residency will be verified with your University as part this assessment. Please refer to the 2011 Guidelines for all criteria.

 Download JFPP Guidelines

All applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of their application.

How do I Apply?

Applications are now CLOSED as of 5pm (EST) Friday 18TH March 2011.

The 2011 John Flynn Placement Program application must be completed and submitted all at the same time. It is not possible to save your work and come back at another time. We have copied the application below to allow you to create word documents which can then be pasted into the relevant sections - this will assist with your online application. You should read Section 5 of the JFPP Guidelines. You will also need to upload a photo of yourself. Acceptable image files are .jpg, .gif and .png files. Good Luck!!

1.  Why do you want a place in the John Flynn Placement Program?

2. What personal qualities, experiences, skills or interests do you have that might contribute to a placement in a rural community and to its medical practice?

          a) Personal qualities

          b) Experiences

          c) Skills

          d) Interests 

3.  What does the John Flynn Placement Program need to provide for you to achieve a relationship with your community?

4. What attracts you to practice medicine in a rural or remote community?

5. How do you plan to contribute to the community you are placed in?

6. How do you interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds?

7. What do you think motivates doctors to practice medicine in rural and remote communities?

8. Your mentor is called away on an urgent matter for a couple of days. If your mentor is unavailable how will you continue with your placement?

Answer these questions if you wish to apply for an indigenous placement in either the Northern Territory or Broken Hill.

1. Why do you want an indigenous health placement?

2. What coping strategies would you employ to overcome social isolation in a remote Aboriginal community?