Awards and bursaries

Rural Resume Boost Bursary Rural Talent Awards

Rural Resume Boost Bursary

Our Rural Resume Boost Bursary of up to $1000 could be just the encouragement you need to invest in extra training. Through this program, we offer a limited number of bursaries to assist medical trainees who live and work in Gippsland to access training and professional development activities.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently living and working as a doctor in Gippsland as one of the following:
    • Intern in a regional intern training program with a view to remaining in the region for PGY2.
    • Resident Medical Officer or Unaccredited Registrar with an interest in joining a rural vocational training program
    • Registrar undertaking an approved College rural vocational training program or rural rotation
  • Applicants must also:
    • demonstrate that the proposed activity meets a specific learning need and is directly relevant to their career ambitions
    • intend to practice regionally in Australia once Fellowed
    • be willing to provide a final report to Monash Rural Health and give feedback to peers

Eligible activities

Each bursary is capped at $1,000 per individual as a contribution towards any of the following:

  • Research publication costs directly associated with publishing research in a recognised journal
  • Courses or workshops (face-to-face or online) for Interns, RMOs and Registrars to access courses or workshops that are required as part of entry to or completion of an approved College Training Program.
  • Scientific meetings or conferences registration/conference fees for RMOs and Registrars to attend scientific meetings or conferences of direct relevance to a College Training Program.
  • Specific skills training for Vocational Trainees to gain specialised experience
  • Resources to purchase relevant training resources such as textbooks, journal subscriptions, or access to online libraries

Outcomes

Our assessment panel will consider all eligible applications - all decisions are final and no correspondence contesting the outcome will be responded to. Depending on the volume and quality of applications received, part funding may be awarded.

How to apply

Rural Resume Boost Bursaries are only available for applicants based in Gippsland. To be eligible, you must be living and working in Gippsland and intend to practice rurally in the area once you are Fellowed.

Applications for activities conducted or to be conducted in the 2026 calendar year are now open.

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Previous recipients

Molly Barry

"Thanks to the Rural Résumé Boost Bursary, I've been able to increase the depth and breadth of my dermatology knowledge and obtain the most important piece of equipment for examining the skin- a quality dermatoscope, which will allow me to further my training in skin cancer medicine. This is a cost-prohibitive item that will enable me to examine the skin of thousands of patients over the next 10 or 20 years. With it I hope to benefit rural communities for years to come."

Dr Molly Barry
Critical Care HMO, Latrobe Regional Health
2023 Rural Resume Boost Bursary Recipient

“The Rural Résumé Boost Bursary supported my training in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). The skills gained have already proven invaluable in regional hospital practice, particularly after hours when rapid decisions are required and formal ultrasound services are not available. This opportunity has enhanced my ability to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centred care”.

Dr Ehsan Torabi
Senior HMO, West Gippsland Healthcare Group
2025 Rural Resume Boost Bursary Recipient

Rural Talent Awards

The Monash Regional Training Hubs Rural Talent Awards are an annual opportunity for junior doctors to be recognised by peers, strengthen CVs and receive a small cash prize. The awards recognise excellence and commitment to the rural medical workforce and are presented during intern orientation each year.

Rural Talent Awards encourage and support three junior doctors who have shown commitment to a rural career and excelled while working, and one senior clinician who has excelled in their support for junior doctors in training. The awards consist of $250 cash prizes, a certificate and a small gift, each for one of

  • Intern
  • HMO
  • Registrar, and
  • Supervisor/Mentor/Clinical Educator

Applications for the Rural Talent Awards will re-open in late 2026.

Award and bursary funding is made available through the Commonwealth Department of Health's Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program.