Fellows should be able to read, critically appraise, and absorb medical literature, and have the foundational skills to carry out research in a subject of some relevance to their clinical practice. This is done through the completion of the University of Auckland’s POPLHLTH 701 Research Methods in Health course (or equivalent).
An alternative to the University Paper is a published or presented Original Research project. Please read the Approval Criteria and Submission Processes carefully. For research that has already been completed that you would like considered for RPL for POPHLTH701, please submit this form to the TPC – alex@rnzcuc.org.nz
For those thinking about pursuing a research project as an alternative to POPHLTH701, please submit this form to the TPC and await EDC/DCT approval decision BEFORE starting your research project. We would also encourage you to sign up to the Urgent Care Research Network here
Important Documents/Links
The College has removed the option to complete the MLP
This decision was approved by the Executive Committee in August 2024.
The MLP has been completely replaced by the University of Auckland POPLHLTH201 Research Methods paper, or an equivalent pre-approved paper that has been approved by the Education Committee. Please contact the College to enquire about currently acceptable papers.
The only alternative or exemption to the Research Methods paper is Original Research, which meets the criteria outlined in the Original Research Criteria document above.
Note: Completion of a paper in Research Methods in Health (eg, POLHLTH701) does not count as the optional paper requirement of the university papers training programme requirements.
Recognition of prior learning or alternatives
Registrars may apply to the EdC to consider and approve alternative papers, courses, or qualifications in place of POPLHLTH701.
Extended Assignments
Instructions for anyone explicitly instructed to complete the extended assignments (typically registrars who joined prior to 2015) are available here.