Rural and remote medicine placements
RRM Placement Subsidy Information
The RRM Placement Subsidy is an initiative of the Rural Clinical School and provides financial support to assist 3rd year students to attend Introductory Week and complete rural and remote placements in rural and remote communities throughout Queensland during the Comprehensive Clinical Practice Semester. This program is administered by the Discipline of Rural and Remote Medicine (RRM).
Types of support include;
- Accommodation
- Travel
- Internet
Further information on the 2023 subsidy and how it is calculated can be found here.
To complete a subsidy form, click here.
Timeline for subsidy
Form Completion By | Subsidy | Payment By |
Semester 1: 6 January, 2023 Semester 2: 16 June, 2023 | Introductory Week Subsidy | Semester 1: Week 2 of Block 1 Semester 2: Week 2 of Block 4 |
RRM Placement Subsidy | Week 3 of the RRM placement | |
Internet Access Subsidy | Week 3 of the RRM placement | |
| QAS Travel Subsidy | 2 weeks post attendance |
RRM Special Consideration
Domestic students who find themselves in circumstances that they feel prevents them from undertaking a rural placement; or students with a rural background or connection (i.e. completed TREES Observership) and may wish to complete a rural placement at a specific site, have an opportunity to submit an application for RRM Special Consideration prior to preferencing placement sites.
You will be required to provide a detailed explanation of why and what is required in regard to RRM Special Consideration. Compelling reasons ONLY will be considered as justification for students to be afforded RRM Special Consideration. Students are required to provide documentary evidence to substantiate their claim for RRM Special Consideration.
- Download the RRM Special Consideration guidelines and application form.
- Fill in the form and state whether you are seeking:
- Priority Placement (a specific rural placement),
- Exemption from RRM (to complete Medicine in Society instead) - Compile supporting documenation
- Ensure your application and supporting documents are submitted by closing date
- Email application to med.rrmstudents@uq.edu.au
RRM Special Consideration Closes | CCP Semester 1, 2023 | CCP Semester 2, 2023 |
Midday, Monday 26 September 2022 | Midday, Monday 6 March 2023 |
Extended Placement Program
The Extended Placement Program provides an opportunity to spend more time in a rural location by undertaking back to back placements in General Practice and Rural & Remote Medicine, either in Block 1 & 2 (Semester 1) or Block 4 & 5 (Semester 2). The program focuses on continuity of practice in a rural community, thus for students enhancing patient and learner-centeredness. The Extended Placement Program involves identifying students with a keen interest in rural practice and providing for them further opportunities to engage with a rural healthcare team.