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Aotearoa New Zealand Affiliate Pathway to Fellowship
This page outlines the pathway for longstanding Aotearoa New Zealand Affiliate members to become Fellows of the College and attain the qualification FRANZCP.
Pathway eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the pathway, you must:
- be an Aotearoa New Zealand Affiliate member
- have 7 full years of practice in good standing with continual registration in New Zealand. This includes continuous registration for a minimum of 7 years and evidence of annual practicing certificate for the last 7 years.
To ‘be in good standing’ is defined by the RANZCP as no current investigations or prior formal adverse findings or outcomes by either the Australian Medical Council, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC), or any other relevant medical regulator or disciplinary body.
Pathway requirements
1. Three letters of recommendation
You will need to provide the College with:
- two letters of recommendation from current RANZCP Fellows of standing
- a letter of recommendation from the MCNZ.
2. 360 Assessment
You must complete and submit a 360 Assessment using the College’s preferred supplier Leaderskill. This assessment is done at your own expense, and can be claimed as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Section 3 (Practice Improvement).
3. Case-based discussion
You will need to successfully complete an online Case-based discussion which will be coordinated by the College.
You will need to supply three recent case summaries ahead of the assessment. Details will be provided when you apply for the pathway.
Fee
$5000 NZD
How to apply
Online applications open in July 2026.
Become an assessor
RANZCP Fellows from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to become an assessor for the New Zealand Affiliate Pathway to Fellowship. Training and support will be provided, along with an honorarium.
To become an assessor, you must have held RANZCP Fellowship for a minimum of three (3) years, or 24 months with significant prior supervision/assessment experience.
Contact NZaffiliatespathway@ranzcp.org for more information, or to express your interest.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. Why are assessments required on this pathway for long standing Affiliates?
The College aims to provide a qualifying element within the pathway to ensure validity of assessment. However, the assessment requirements are kept to the bare minimum for this pathway as an acknowledgement Affiliates are integral to our training and health care system, and established professionals in their fields
2. How long does the pathway take?
The process will take approximately 18-20 weeks from initial application to receiving a Certificate of Fellowship.
3. Is there an upfront application fee?
No, you do not need to pay an upfront application fee. You will only be invoiced for the pathway once your application has been processed and you’re deemed eligible. At this point you will also need to complete a 360 assessment.
4. I am not eligible for the pathway. What are the options for me?
The College is also aware of the need for a longer-term solution for Affiliates to be recognised through Fellowship status, however the current focus is to assist the large numbers of long standing NZ Affiliates via this time-limited pathway.
5. How will this impact my RANZCP annual fees?
Upon successful completion of the New Zealand Affiliates Pathway, you will be given Fellowship membership status, and your annual fees will be changed accordingly. More information on RANZCP annual fees can be found here.
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