Becoming a Member

The College has approximately 3600 members, representing around 94 percent of all general practitioners in New Zealand.

To Join

Application forms may be obtained from the College office, P O Box 10 440, Wellington 6143. They should be completed and sent to the Assessment Administrator Lynn Frew at the College office. Faculties are notified of applications.

Associate Application Form (PDF 126 KB)

Associate Information Form 2009/10  (PDF 131 KB)

Visa Payments Form (PDF 91 KB)

Direct Debit Form (PDF 171 KB)

Categories of Membership

Full Membership and Fellowship is attainable only by examination and assessment. Associate membership therefore carries no implication of academic or professional achievement or status.

Fellow (FRNZCGP)

Fellowship of the College is attained by completing the two-stage General Practice Education Programme, passing Primex at the end of Stage 1, and the Fellowship Assessment in Stage 2. Fellows have full voting rights and have the privilege of the floor at general meetings. They may also hold any office within the College. Fellows are entitled to use the designation FRNZCGP.

Member (MRNZCGP)

The College awards Membership after successful completion of the Primex (primary membership exam) at the end of GPEP1 or an equivalent programme. A Member who is of good standing is entitled to the privilege of the floor at general meetings, may vote and may hold office except where the office requires that it be filled by a Fellow. Members are entitled to use the designation MRNZCGP.

Associate

Most Associates of the College are engaged in general practice, however, doctors who are practising within a College-recognised special interest area of primary care also have entitlement to Associate membership. Associates may take a full part in College affairs, except that they may not vote at the Annual General Meeting of the College.

Affiliate

Affiliate status may be granted to any individual who has special links with general practice and desires to become affiliated with the College. It may also be granted to organisations that have special links with general practice. Affiliates may not vote or hold office.