12th RuDASA National Conference 2008

Rural Doctors’ Association of South Africa Conference –
Participant Bursaries

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African Health Placements, in an effort to support rural doctors in the critical and valued work that they are performing in serving the rural communities in South Africa, is offering 30 bursaries to the value of R2 500 each to any rural doctor wanting to attend the upcoming RuDASA Conference. Both South African and foreign‐qualified doctors working in rural SA are encouraged to apply.

The RuDASA Conference is to be held from 18 – 20 September in Beaufort West in the Western Cape. This annual event is an excellent opportunity for professional development, as well as to network and share problems and solutions with doctors from around the country.

The Bursary on offer should be sufficient to cover costs related to registration, accommodation, and transport. RuDASA will make all registration and accommodation arrangements. You will need to
make your own travel arrangements and submit bills for reimbursement.
All applications must be submitted by 11 August 2008 to Louis Jenkins (LJenkins@pgwc.gov.za) of RuDASA. Bursaries will be awarded within the week following this date. Please complete the application form in order to be eligible for this.

Africa Health Placements
Africa Health Placements (AHP) is the name of the recently rebranded joint venture. The project now incorporates Rural Health Initiative (RHI) and the Placement Project of FPD.

AHP is a donor‐funded project that seeks to staff SA’s government hospitals and NGOs with local and foreign‐qualified health workers at no cost to the facilities or their recruits. Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information.

Your faithfullys
The AHP Team
29 July 2008