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Bonded Medical Places (BMP) - Support

There is support available to BMP Scheme participants while they are part of the scheme.

Bonded Medical Places (BMP) Scheme

. Information booklet
. Scaling – Questions and Answers
. Deed of agreement
. Return of Service Obligation
. Bonded Support Program
. Contact the Department

Bonded Support Program

BMP Scheme participants have access to a support program while at university and during their medical training, which is currently managed by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

The support program provides BMP Scheme participants with:

  • The opportunity to attend conferences and seminars regarding health issues, particularly relating to practising in outer metropolitan, rural and remote areas
  • Professional, web-based mentoring
  • Regular newsletters and a dedicated website
  • Networking opportunities and
  • Support programs once you complete your university studies.

If you're currently a BMP Scheme participant and interested in joining the Bonded Support Program, contact ACRRM on phone 1800 223 226, or email: bmp support.

Scholarship links

Accepting a BMP Scheme place does not exclude you from applying for scholarships that may be available. This page provides a few links to medical scholarship opportunities.

The following list is not intended to be comprehensive. Applicants are advised to visit relevant websites and contact any university scholarship offices for further information.

Support services for rural health graduates

The National Rural Health Students' Network (NRHSN) provides assistance, support, information and advocacy for rural health graduates.

Under the Network there are the:

  • National Rural Health Students' Network Forums that will assist you to explore all the latest issues surrounding rural health
  • Graduate Assistance and Partnership Program (GAPP) that provides support, information and advocacy for rural graduates and other programs.

For more information visit the National Rural Health Students' Network (NRHSN) web page to explore their services and how can they better assist you in providing information on rural health issues.