Specialist Obstetrician Locum Scheme
SOLS aims to maintain and enhance the access of rural women to quality local obstetric care by providing subsidised locum support to the rural and remote obstetric workforce (specialists and GP obstetricians) in ASGC-RA 2 to 5 locations.
This support allows rural obstetricians to take time off to rest or undertake ongoing education and training.
SOLS commenced in 2006 and is administered by the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
SOLS offers subsidies to eligible:
- rural obstetricians towards the costs of a locum placement
- locum obstetricians for travel time and travel costs.
Subsidies available under the program*
| Type of support | Specialist obstetrician | GP obstetrician |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidised locum fees | $1,100 per day (maximum of 14 days per annum) | $825 per day (maximum of 14 days per annum) |
| Travel time | $1,100 maximum per placement | $825 maximum per placement |
| Travel costs | $2,000 maximum per placement | $2,000 maximum per placement |
More information
National Rural Locum Program: SOLSOr contact RANZCOG:
Phone: 03 9412 2912
Email: sols@ranzcog.edu.au
Web: www.ranzcog.edu.au/sols/index.shtml