The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

Fellow (FRNZCGP)

Fellowship of the College is attained by completing the two-stage General Practice Education Programme, passing Primex (Primary Membership Examination), and the Fellowship Assessment and producing a certificate of good standing from the Medical Council of NZ (MCNZ).  Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, who gained this qualification by passing the RACGP assessment in Australia, may apply for FRNZCGP by reciprocity. Fellows of good standing have full voting rights and the privilege of the floor at general meetings, and my hold office. Fellows are entitled to use the designation FRNZCGP.

Member (MRNZCGP)

The College awards Membership after successful completion of Primex (Primary Membership Exam) at the end of General Practice Education Programme – Stage 1 (GPEP1) or an equivalent overseas programme. Members of good standing have full voting rights.

Associate in Training

RNZCGP Associates in Training are New Zealand-registered doctors who are involved in a programme of postgraduate training that the College recognises as appropriate to qualify the applicant as a Fellow. Associates in Training may take part on College affairs, but have no voting rights.

Associate in Practice

RNZCGP Associates in Practice are New Zealand-registered doctors who are engaged in general practice or rural hospital medicine or other aligned scope of practice. They must comply with all Medical Council of New Zealand requirements for aspects of their practice that are not within the scope of New Zealand general practice. Associates in Practice may take part in College affairs, but have no voting rights.