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Friday 8th October 2021

College news

UCPEX postponed to February 2022

The Board of Censors and Examination Committee have postponed the UCPEX until February next year.
We will announce the new dates as soon as we have confirmed room/space availability.

We are coordinating with MiT and the Superclinic to confirm room availability, and we hope to have more information in the coming weeks. We plan to continue with the format of the written paper on the Friday and the OSCE on the Saturday.

General news

Prevocational Medical Education Forum

The Medical Council of New Zealand is excited to host the virtual 2021 Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum on 18 and 19 October.
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Seeking participants to investigate racial bias amongst New Zealand registered health workers and clinical students

We've been asked to share a study looking at racial bias in health workers and practitioners.

The study requires you to complete the Go/No-Go association task and answer questions about your explicit attitudes towards Māori and NZ Europeans.

This should take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete, and participants can choose to go in the draw to win one of 10 $50 Westfield or grocery vouchers.

Details entered for the draw will only be accessible by our research team, and the study will be anonymous. to complete the survey or find out more click here
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MCNZ Statement on - What to do when you have concerns about another doctor

The Medical Council are reviewing Their statement on What to do when you have concerns about another doctor and would value your feedback.

This statement discusses concerns that could arise about another doctor for example, health, conduct and competence. It also discusses appropriate options for raising these concerns including when we as a regulator should be notified.

Their draft statement has more emphasis on patient safety and maintaining the public’s trust and confidence in the medical profession as grounds to act on concerns about another doctor.
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MDANZ Discussion Paper – Training Tomorrow’s Doctors: all pulling in the right direction

MDANZ is delighted to share with you a new Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand Discussion Paper, Training Tomorrow’s Doctors: all pulling in the right direction.

The paper sets out our vision for a medical education and training continuum that leads to leads to an adaptable and supported workforce with the required capabilities, and in the right numbers, right places, and right specialities to serve the needs of the people of Australia and New Zealand.

Urgent Care Facebook group

A member of the college created a page for Doctors working in Urgent Care in New Zealand. It is open to any doctor working in Urgent Care whether or not they are part of the college, this way people can join and get the information/support they need before deciding to pursue Urgent Care training. This group is not run by the college, but is likely to be a useful resource for urgent care doctors.

To join the group click here

Posts and Podcasts

posts and podcasts

CME opportunities & Quizzes

Plastics quiz

Other quizzes:
ENT quiz 2020
Trauma and resuscitation quiz
Cardiology quiz
Abdominal quiz
Cardiology quiz
General medical quiz

Situations vacant

Doctors Needed!

Nau mai, haere mai ki Auckland Regional Public Health! Bring your expertise, your knowledge and your skills to make a difference around the way we approach our mahi to promote and protect the health and wellbeing.
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Doctors Needed!

Urgent Care - Deputy Medical Director

We're looking for a doctor that is passionate about Urgent Care and looking to take the next step in their career. We will support you through formal Urgent Care training so you can develop skills to be a fantastic Medical Director!
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Urgent Care - Deputy Medical Director

Clinical Director - Urgent Care

We are seeking a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care to join Westgate in a full time permanent role.
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Clinical Director - Urgent Care

Locum Medical Officer

Westgate Medical Centre is looking for Locum and part time Doctors to join our skilled and supportive team!
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Locum Medical Officer

Urgent Care role in Christchurch

Riccarton Clinic is seeking one or more Urgent Care doctors for at least three days per week, up to full-time.
We are a large Cornerstone and Urgent Care accredited practice in a purpose built centre, with a supportive team culture.
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Urgent Care role in Christchurch

Urgent Care Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

Urgent Care Doctor or Nurse Practitioner required for a busy Accident and Urgent medical care centre in Rotorua.
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Urgent Care Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

Marlborough Urgent Care - Medical Director

Marlborough Urgent Care Centre is seeking a Medical Director to join our team. We need a keen, dynamic professional to lead and clinically manage our service, based at the top of the South Island in sunny Blenheim.
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Marlborough Urgent Care - Medical Director

Medical Director

A rare opportunity to take a key leadership role as Medical Director at City Medical Urgent Care Centre in Napier
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Medical Director

Shorecare Smales Farm Locum Night Doctor

Shorecare Urgent Care Clinic
We are seeking RNZCUC advanced trainees or fellows to work overnight shifts at our 24/7 Smales Farm Clinic in Takapuna.
Please submit your CV to Dr Andy Dixon at andy.dixon@shorecare.co.nz
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Shorecare Smales Farm Locum Night Doctor

Exciting part time opportunity - Dunedin

We are seeking an experienced GP/UC doctor to join our busy central city team. You will be enthusiastic about UC medicine and working as part of a committed team to provide quality care to our patients. Flexibility to work additional hours desired.
Contact: manager@urgentdocs.co.nz
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Exciting part time opportunity - Dunedin