Participants who wish to access bequest funding for the Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound for rural GPs must be an RACGP member currently living and working in Queensland as a general practitioner, GP-in-training or GP Registrar.

The bequest scholarships are only available to RACGP members who are practising in rural/remote areas MMM 2-7 in Queensland who intend to continue working in a rural Queensland MMM 2-7 location after completing the course.

To apply for funding, RACGP members must complete an online expression of interest form.

Applications are assessed by the RACGP and approved applicants will be accepted to the program.

Once approved by the RACGP, the applicant will have up to seven (7) business days to register for an available intake and to pay the full amount. Once you have completed the workshop, you will be refunded for all amounts paid over $50. 

By applying to access Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound for rural GPs, the applicant provides consent for the RACGP to share information with third parties consistent with the purposes of assessing eligibility, delivering, and reporting the outcomes of the Pocus workshop.

Once accepted and registered for the workshop, all cancellations or amendments must be made in writing to qld.bequest@racgp.org.au.

Participants are required to contact the RACGP with requests to withdraw from the course a minimum of seven (7) business days before the course date.

Participants who reschedule in writing at least seven business days in advance of the start of the course may be able to register for an alternative course, pending availability.

To successfully complete FPS ST, participants will be required to complete all four modules of the course.

Bequest funds will not be available for partial completion of the course. If a participant does not complete the course requirements, course registration fees will not be refunded.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and will also be required to complete an evaluation survey.

When applying for the FPS ST package you must declare that:

• You have read the Terms and Conditions and meet the eligibility criteria.
• You understand the Terms and Conditions and eligibility criteria.
• You will adhere to all FPS ST program requirements as outlined by the RACGP.
• You will notify the RACGP in writing before the start of your scheduled intake should you need to cancel or amend your workshop participation and understand that you will not be refunded.
• You understand all flights and accommodation costs will not be covered by the Bequest.
• The information provided in your application is true and correct at the point of application.

Places are limited; please complete an expression of interest, and your application will be assessed. We will be in contact to advise you of the outcome in due course.