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General College news

Newsletter update

We had hoped to offer several options to customise the newsletter to suit you (category of information, frequency). This has become too challenging, so the …
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RNZCUC Strategy 2019

The ExC has developed a strategy for RNZCUC. The latest draft version can be viewed here...
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Nominations for Executive Committee now open

At the AGM the College appoints members of the Executive Committee. Nominations are now open.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting

The next AGM of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care is to be held in Meeting room 1, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Wiri, Manukau 2104, at 6pm on Saturday 23 March 2019...
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Blogs, quizzes, and podcasts

Who changed medicine for you?

Who changed medicine for you? For me it was a pathologist Tim Koelmeyer. I read the post below with interest. I would have to say I was part of the breakfast club in 1990 I think. I do not recall it being called this. Dr Tim was an amazing teacher and he transformed medicine for...
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Trauma and resuscitation quiz

Back to orthopaedic basics.

Back to orthopaedic basics. Interestingly how common are SH1 and how do you detect the invisible. Well you could do an MRI, oops not in NZ..
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The solution to polution is dilution

The solution to polution is dilution. This post explores whether or not to use saline or water for irrigation, and discussed some particulars related to the technique.
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A little bit of fun reading.

A little bit of fun reading. Don't pee in the amazon in a river. Having a toothpick fish (the Candiru) take a detour up your urethra doesn't really bear thinking about...
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Cardiology quiz

Urgent Bite 15 - Fracture Management for Primary care - Book Review

Welcome to this week’s Urgent Bite. Today I review a book that I have used for a number of years to assist me in managing fractures.
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Situations vacant

Senior Role – Shorecare Urgent Care clinics – Auckland’s North Shore

CLINICAL GOVERNOR Shorecare Medical Services was established in 1973 and has been offering high quality urgent care to the North Shorecare community with its two …
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24 Hour Surgery - Christchurch - Medical Officer

We currently have a permanent night medical officer position available. The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery...
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Westgate Medical Centre - UC Fellows or Senior registrars

Desire for Excellence, Passion for Care West Auckland-just 15 minutes from Auckland CBD Seeking Urgent Care Fellows or Senior registrars *        For a permanent post …
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CME/CPD opportunities

Goodfellow Symposium 2019

Categories: CME/CPD Opportunity
Goodfellow Symposium 22- 24 March 2019 Get ready for the 2019 Goodfellow Symposium. With more than 80 speakers and presenters, the result is an immersive …
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