The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

The College is a professional body and postgraduate educational institute that is responsible for maintaining standards for quality clinical practice in New Zealand. We provide research, assessment, ongoing education, advocacy and support for general practitioners and general practice. Read more about the history of the College.

CORNERSTONE is the accreditation programme specifically designed by the College for general practices in New Zealand to maintain their quality clinical practice standards. It is developed and managed by the CORNERSTONE team.

All this contributes to the College's overall goal to improve the health of New Zealanders through high quality general practice care.

Find out more about general practice and what being a general practitioner is all about.