FREE UCAT Packages for Rural South Australians!
4 months ago by Chris
Pursuing a career in medicine begins with success in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – a critical hurdle for aspiring medical students. For rural students, accessing quality UCAT preparation can be challenging due to geographical isolation and limited resources.
MedEntry is proud to partner with the government-funded Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA) to provide free UCAT Packages for rural South Australians.
This initiative is part of MedEntry's broader commitment to healthcare equity and addressing rural doctor shortages across Australia.
What is RDWA?
RDWA, or the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, is a government-funded organisation dedicated to providing a workforce to enhance the health and wellbeing of rural communities in South Australia. With rural areas facing significant healthcare professional shortages, RDWA works to develop sustainable solutions that improve health outcomes for rural residents.
Why does RDWA provide a UCAT Preparation Grant?
Research consistently shows that medical professionals who originate from rural backgrounds are significantly more likely to return to rural practice after qualifying. Therefore, there is a clear need to encourage students living in rural and regional priority areas and who are interested in studying medicine, to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor.
By supporting rural students on their path to medical school, this program addresses a critical pipeline issue in rural healthcare delivery. The MedEntry-RDWA partnership specifically targets this challenge by removing financial barriers to high-quality UCAT preparation, helping young people living in rural South Australia to compete effectively for limited medical school places.
What's Included in the RDWA UCAT Preparation Grant?
Successful applicants receive a complete MedEntry UCAT Premium Package at absolutely no cost.
The MedEntry Premium package includes:
- Dr Ray's live UCAT Workshop – Interactive training sessions with Australia's leading UCAT expert in a fun and interactive learning environment
- Complete UCAT Curriculum – Structured learning modules with video instruction for all UCAT subtests
- Extensive Practice Resources - Access to 20,000+ QBank practice questions, 25+ full practice exams, and 40+ subtest mocks
- Realistic UCAT Simulation Platform - Practice in an environment identical to the actual UCAT
- Online expert support - Including access to Mai, MedEntry's AI virtual coach
- Mobile Learning - Custom UCAT app for studying on your smartphone or tablet
- Performance Analytics - Detailed feedback and performance tracking to target improvement areas
- And more!
Am I eligible for a RDWA UCAT Preparation Grant?
To be eligible for the RDWA-MedEntry UCAT Preparation Grant, you will need to be a high school student currently studying year 12 and living in rural South Australia. A rural high school student lives in a town that is in the classification 2-7 of the Modified Monash Model (MMM).
To check whether your town is in the MMM 2-7 location:
- Visit the Health Workforce Locator tool
- Select "Modified Monash Model 2019" in the Classification Filter
- Enter your address to determine your MMM rating
How to apply for the RDWA UCAT Preparation Grant
To apply for the RDWA University Preparation Support grant, you will need to:
- Visit the RDWA University Preparation Support page
- Read the information procided
- Click the "Apply" button
- Complete the application form with your parent or guardian
If you're a rural South Australian student with dreams of becoming a doctor, this grant removes a significant barrier on your path to medical school. The premium UCAT preparation provided can dramatically improve your UCAT performance and boost your chances of admission.
