About the Medical Student Bursary award
The RACGP Rural 'Medical Student Bursary' award is offered to a medical student who is a member of a rural health students' club at an Australian university.
Entrants are encouraged to write an essay (maximum 1200 words) on the topic Rural generalism training: The future of general practice.
The essay will be judged on the perceived understanding of rural general practice and evidence of innovative thinking.
The 'Medical Student Bursary' award includes:
- registration to attend the College's annual conference, GP19
- return economy flight to Adelaide to attend the annual conference for the recipient
- accommodation (including breakfast) for two nights
- invitation to attend the RACGP National Faculties Evening
- recipient will also be acknowledged at the RACGP Rural Annual Member meeting, at a date and venue to be confirmed.
2019 nominations have now closed.
2018 winner
The 2018 Medical Student Bursary award winner was Ms Jessica Paynter of Nyah, Victoria on the essay topic ‘Rural general practice is in a state of change, how would you ensure its place as the centre of health care for rural communities?’. In her essay Jessica demonstrated a deep understanding of the question and provided realistic suggestions. She provided a broad range of answers in a well-written and intelligent paper.
Past award recipients
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2018 Jessica Paynter
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2017 Wai Yee Yum
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2016 Maave Barlow
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2015 Maureen Krasnoff
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2014 Michelle Seckington
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2013 Stephanie Hopkins
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2012 Thomas Boosey
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2011 Sarah Devereux
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2010 Sarah McPherson
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2009 Anita Smith
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2008 Brittany Turner
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2007 Alina Harriss
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2006 Nishari Wijewardena
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2005 Joseph Turner
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2004 Ken Liu
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