MRBS doctors make a real contribution towards meeting these rural health needs. The scheme provides 100 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) each year to first year Australian medical students at participating universities across the country.

Students accepting the MRBS commit to working for six continuous years in a rural or remote area of Australia, less any credit obtained through Scaling, after completing their medical training as a specialist (including General Practice). 

The Scholarship is worth over $25,000 a year and is currently tax free and indexed annually. The need for more doctors in rural and remote Australia is widely recognised, and many communities have identified having a local doctor as high on their list of health priorities. 

• Students agree to practice in rural or remote areas of Australia for six continuous years upon completion of basic medical and vocational training as a specialist (including general practice).
• The scholarship is formalised in a contract between successful applicants and the Commonwealth. There are penalties for breaking the contract.
• To receive the scholarship, students first need to apply to study medicine through the usual medical schools admissions process.
• Universities manage the application and selection process of the scholarship by providing students with an expression of interest form.

The need for more doctors in rural and remote Australia is widely recognised, and many communities have identified having a local doctor as high on their list of health priorities. Those awarded a scholarship will be making a real contribution towards meeting these rural health needs. 

Information on working in rural and regional Australia can be found at www.ruralhealtaustralia.gov.au

For more information visit:

Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing BMP Scheme

Free Call: 1800 248 720
Email: MRBscholarshipshealth [dot] gov [dot] au
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-mrb

Bonded Support Program

Phone: 1800 231 231
Email: bmpsupportacrrm [dot] org [dot] au
Web: www.acrrm.org.au / www.rrmeo.com.au

District of Workforce Shortage (for General Practice only) and RA Classifications

http://www.doctorconnect.gov.au/