NZREX Pilot Program

The NZREX Primary Care pathway is a pilot program designed to help overseas doctors who have passed the NZREX Clinical exam to gain full registration for a career in general practice in New Zealand.

The primary care trial aims to reduce the logjam of overseas-trained doctors from “non-comparable” health systems who struggled to get the two-year hospital internship required to gain full registration after passing the MCNZ exam (NZREX). The alternative pathway had the selected NZREX doctors, mostly GP equivalents in their home countries, spending 18 months of the two years in general practices.

 Here are some more details about the program:

Program Overview:

  • Focus: The program is primarily focused on training doctors for community-based primary care settings. It includes an initial six-month hospital-based training component.

  • Pilot Program: The pilot started in January 2023 and is expected to run for two years. It involves a cohort of 8-10 candidates.

  • Location: The pilot is being delivered in partnership with primary care providers in the Waikato region.

Objectives:

  • Full Registration: The main goal is to prepare candidates for full registration and a career in general practice in New Zealand.

  • Support Rural Workforce: The program aims to support and strengthen the rural primary care workforce.

Application Process:

  • Eligibility: Overseas doctors who have passed the NZREX Clinical exam within the last five years are eligible to apply.

  • Selection Criteria: Specific selection criteria and application details can be found on the official Health New Zealand website.

Additional Information:

  • Relocation Funding: Health New Zealand provides relocation funding to support the international recruitment of rural General Practitioners.

  • Support and Management: The Waikato District has been instrumental in supporting and managing the program.

This program is a great opportunity for overseas doctors to integrate into the New Zealand healthcare system and contribute to the primary care workforce. If you're interested, I recommend checking the official Health New Zealand website for the latest updates and detailed application information.

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