Vocational Registration in New Zealand

For specialist recognition in New Zealand, the Medical Council of New Zealand is the organisation responsible for this determination.

New Zealand Medical Council http://www.mcnz.org.nz/

Specialist International Medical Graduates (IMGs) based in New Zealand, who do not wish to practice in Australia and have gained Vocational Registration from the Medical Council of New Zealand, may apply to become Affiliates of the College. For further information, please contact the New Zealand National Office

Telephone: ++61 4472 7247
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Gaining Fellowship

Specialist IMGs based in New Zealand wishing to gain Fellowship are required to apply to the RANZCP. This process is outlined on the Specialist Assessment page.

Please note the processes for specialist registration differ between New Zealand (regulated by the Medical Council of New Zealand, MCNZ) and Australia (regulated by the Australian Medical Council, AMC).  As part of its procedures, the MCNZ seeks the advice of the RANZCP regarding a specialist IMGs training and experience as a specialist. However, this process of assessment for vocational registration is separate from the RANZCP pathway to Fellowship for specialist IMGs.

For more information on the pathway to Fellowship for specialist IMGs, please review the information on the College website, or email Specialist IMG Education staff via the Contacts page.