- Many BMP students are not from rural areas and so would gain from early and consistent exposure to rural medicine. This differentiates them from students who already have a firm rural background, for whom a JFSS would only be of marginal benefit.
- Due to their contract, BMP students may choose to work in outer metropolitan areas or beyond. The JFSS would help convince them to work further afield. This distinguishes them from students with standard Commonwealth-funded places, who are not obliged to leave capital cities.
4. Why BMP students?
BMP students are in a unique position to benefit from the JFSS for the following reasons:
