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Updated standards for doctors writing medical certificates
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 9:45 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
Medical Council chairperson, Dr John Adams says that the writing of medical certificates can be a complicated part of medical practice. It is an area of practice where doctors have responsibilities to a third party, such as an employer, in addition to their ... More >>
Invitation to submit an Expression of Interest
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 10:20 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) to manage an evaluation programme looking at the effectiveness of Regular Practice Review (RPR) which forms part of the recertification programme for doctors registered in a general scope of ... More >>
Medical Council Corrects Misconceptions
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 9:07 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council today corrected misconceptions regarding its role following the review of the Teachers Council. More >>
Review of Prevocational Training Requirements for NZ Doctors
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:33 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council initiated a review of prevocational training in late 2010, and released an initial consultation paper in May 2011. We are now undertaking a second stage of the consultation focusing on issues relating to the education and training ... More >>
Medical Workforce in 2011 workforce survey results
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 8:32 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council of New Zealand today released The New Zealand Medical Workforce in 2011 survey results. Dr John Adams, the Council's chairperson said the survey shows that the number of active doctors increased by 3.2 percent, from 13,883 in ... More >>
Medical Council seeks feedback on Good Medical Practice
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 11:48 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council is seeking feedback on its review of Good Medical Practice from patients, the public, stakeholders and doctors Good Medical Practice is the Council’s main document setting out standards for doctors practising in New Zealand. More >>
Results of the Medical Council of New Zealand election
Friday, 30 March 2012, 9:46 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
Media statement For immediate release 30 March 2012 Results of the Medical Council of New Zealand election The Medical Council of New Zealand today released the names of the four top polling candidates following its recent election. The successful ... More >>
Recertification: A new way forward
Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:51 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council in partnership with bpacnz Ltd has established a recertification programme to provide doctors registered in a general scope of practice with a framework for their continuing professional development. More >>
Review - Australasian Society of Breast Physicians
Monday, 11 December 2006, 10:26 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council at its December meeting considered the results of the public consultation about its proposed notice to change the specialist status or vocational scope of breast medicine. All vocational scopes or medical specialities undergo accreditation ... More >>
Medical Council responds to doctors
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 10:54 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
Medical Council responds to doctors concerned about patient safety during the laboratory strike More >>
Wellington GP to head international body
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 5:17 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
Wellington general practitioner Ian St George has been elected to chair the International Physician Assessment Coalition (IPAC). More >>
Medical Regs: Global Issues – Shared Solutions
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 2:06 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) is holding its 7th International Conference on Medical Regulation in Wellington in November 2006. More >>
New CEO for Medical Council announced
Monday, 26 September 2005, 12:32 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Chair of the Medical Council, Professor John Campbell today announced the appointment of Philip Pigou, as the Council’s new chief executive officer. More >>
Medical Council Summer Studentships Closing Date
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 9:40 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Council today urged medical students to apply for its 2005/2006 summer studentships applications for which close on Friday, 22 July. More >>
Medical Council Summer Studentships Closing Date
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:48 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Council today urged medical students to apply for its 2004/2005 summer studentships applications for which close on Friday, 24 September. More >>
Disclosure Of Harm - Statement For Consultation
Wednesday, 10 March 2004, 3:58 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council is drafting a statement about disclosing harm to patients. A copy is enclosed. The purpose of the statement is to address some of the questions raised by members of the profession and the public. More >>
No. of registered overseas trained doctors climbs
Friday, 14 November 2003, 3:09 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The number of overseas-trained doctors registered during the year climbed to 1,345, up from 1,089 last year and no slow down is expected according the Medical Council’s latest annual report. More >>
Medical Council Summer Studentships Closing Date
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 2:17 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council today urged medical students to apply for its 2003/2004 summer studentships applications for which close on Friday, 19 September 2003. More >>
Council supports public safety focus in new Bill
Wednesday, 5 March 2003, 11:00 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
The Medical Council is overall in favour of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Bill and believes it will be good for patient safety, said the President of the Medical Council, Professor John Campbell. The Medical Council appeared before Parliament’s ... More >>
Doctor survey reveals graduate retention gains
Monday, 3 March 2003, 10:48 am | Medical Council of New Zealand
Doctor survey reveals graduate retention improvement While the latest annual medical workforce survey shows overall doctor numbers in New Zealand have declined slightly, the trend for recent graduates to leave the country appears to have slowed, the Medical ... More >>
