John Flynn Placement Program: ACRRM

50 GP MENTORS URGENTLY NEEDED

Can you mentor a John Flynn student for 2 weeks per year over 4 years? (Timing of placements by mutual agreement)

The John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP) — managed by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) — is an Australian Government funded initiative to attract more doctors to rural and remote Australian communities. Students who develop bonds and friendships within a community are more likely to return to that or to a similar community as future qualified medical practitioners.

50 additional RA 2 to 5 doctors are needed this year to provide clinical mentoring for JFPP students, keen for rural and remote experience.

GP Rewards
• satisfaction of passing on your expertise and understanding of rural/remote medicine
• opportunity to play a vital role in addressing the rural medical crisis
• $300 (+GST) per week per student
• ACRRM PDP and RACGP QA&CPD points for teaching medical students

Invaluable Practice Managers
• alert doctors to the importance of the JFPP and support their participation
• refer the ACRRM JFPP team to local community organisations, for student support
• are welcome to apply to participate as Community Contacts @ $175 per week during placements

Unique Community Placement Program
• responsibility is shared between the mentor and a community representative, who supports the student socially during placements
• the program is focused on student enjoyment of your community and the opportunity to develop a bond with its people
• placements are not designed to provide the same level of clinical training as university accredited clinical attachments

To find out more

Email ACRRM or click here to fill out an application form. More information on Mentoring is available on our website.

Be part of training the next generation of rural doctors

John Flynn Placement Program Team
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Level 4, 410 Queen Street
GPO Box 2507 Brisbane Qld 4001
Phone: 07 3105 8200 / Free Call: 1800 231 231 / Fax: 07 3105 8299
Email: jfpp@acrrm.org.au
Website: www.acrrm.org.au